Wellbeing
Wellbeing
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Argues that positive psychology has overlooked and sidelined the ancient wisdom on wellbeing, notably from the Greek philosophers. This work shows that wellbeing is not found in a focus on pleasure, or even the pursuit of happiness itself. Rather, it is a question of meaning and responding to the great challenge: the search for transcendence.
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Wellbeing by Mark Vernon
Argues that positive psychology has overlooked and sidelined the ancient wisdom on wellbeing, notably from the Greek philosophers. This work shows that wellbeing is not found in a focus on pleasure, or even the pursuit of happiness itself. Rather, it is a question of meaning and responding to the great challenge: the search for transcendence.
This is an important study that will lead you to question just about everything you hear about 'wellbeing'A" - Frank Furedi, Professor of Sociology, University of Kent, and author of Therapy Culture Mark Vernon is one of the most thoughtful, accessible and lucid popular philosophers writing today.A" - Julian Baggini, Editor of The Philosophers' Magazine "A beautifully written book." - Australian Journal of Adult Learning
Mark Vernon is a freelance writer and journalist. He is an Honorary Research Fellow of Birkbeck College, London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781844651535 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844651533 |
| Title | Wellbeing |
| Author | Mark Vernon |
| Series | The Art Of Living |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |