Name: Happiness: A Very Short Introduction By Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)
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Happiness: A Very Short Introduction by Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

Happiness is an everyday term in our lives, and most of us strive to be happy. But defining happiness can be difficult. In this Very Short Introduction, Dan Haybron considers the true nature of happiness. By examining what it is, assessing its importance in our lives, and how we can (and should) pursue it, he considers the current thinking on happiness, from psychology to philosophy. Illustrating the diverse routes to happiness, Haybron reflects on contemporary ideas about the pursuit of a good life and considers the influence of social context on our satisfaction and well-being. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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About Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

Daniel M. Haybron is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University. His research interests centre on several issues in ethics: well-being and the good life, moral evil, and the virtues. He has worked primarily on happiness since 1995. He is the author of The Pursuit of Unhappiness (OUP, 2008). He has also published a number of articles on happiness.

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9780199590605

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0199590605

Title

Happiness: A Very Short Introduction by Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

Author

Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

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Very Short Introductions

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Paperback

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Oxford University Press

Year published

2013-11-30

Number of pages

168

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

Happiness: A Very Short Introduction Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

Happiness: A Very Short Introduction by Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

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Happiness: A Very Short Introduction by Daniel M. Haybron (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

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