Happiness: A Very Short Introduction

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Daniel M. Haybron (Theodore R. Vitali C.P. Professor of Philosophy, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

Happiness

A Very Short Introduction

Daniel M. Haybron (Theodore R. Vitali C.P. Professor of Philosophy, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University, USA)

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Oxford University Press
10 September 2013

Popular philosophy; Cultural studies; Psychology; Social, group or collective psychology; Psychology: emotions

Series: Very Short Introductions

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.

By: Daniel M. Haybron (Theodore R. Vitali C.P. Professor of Philosophy Associate Professor of Philosophy Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University USA)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 173mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 130g
ISBN: 9780199590605
ISBN 10: 0199590605
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 10 September 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: A remarkable fact 2: What is happiness? 3: Measuring happiness 4: Life satisfaction 5: The source of happiness 6: Beyond happiness: well-being 7: Getting outside oneself: virtue and meaning

<br>Daniel M. Haybron is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Saint Louis University. An authority on well-being and the good life, moral evil, and the virtues, he has conducted research on happiness since 1995. He is the author of The Pursuit of Unhappiness. <br>