The Nature and Value of Happiness

by Christine Vitrano

Book Overview

The Nature and Value of Happiness provides a historic and contemporary overview of the philosophy of happiness, with critical evaluations to help students analyze the material and trace the evolution of a deeply nuanced concept. Addressing how the modern notion of happiness has changed from its ancient origins, Christine Vitrano attempts to clarify the precise value of happiness. This search leads Vitrano to examine topics such as the moral requirements...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813347270
• ISBN13: 9780813347271
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"