Happiness by Daniel M Haybron

Happiness by Daniel M Haybron

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 subjective values, 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 the growing influence of secular Western ideas in the contemporary pursuit of a good life, and considers the influence of social context on our satisfaction and well-being.

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excellent * David Lorimer, Network REview *

Dan Haybron is the Theodore R. Vitali C.P. Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy at Rutgers University. His research focuses on ethics, psychology and political philosophy, particularly issues of well-being. He has published numerous articles in these areas. He is also the author of The Pursuit of Unhappiness: The Elusive Psychology of Well-Being (Oxford University Press).

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ISBN 13	9780199590605
ISBN 10	0199590605
Title	Happiness
Author	Daniel M Haybron
Series	Very Short Introductions
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2013-08-29
Number of pages	176
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