{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-well-being-guy-fletcher-9781032877891","title":"The Philosophy of Well-Being: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell-being occupies a central role in ethics and political philosophy, including in major theories such as utilitarianism. It also extends far beyond philosophy: recent studies into the science and psychology of well-being have propelled the topic to centre stage, and governments spend millions on promoting it. We are encouraged to adopt modes of thinking and behaviour that support individual well-being or 'wellness'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is well-being? Which theories of well-being are most plausible? In this rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the topic, Guy Fletcher unpacks and assesses these questions and many more, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre pleasure and pain the only things that affect well-being?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes getting what we want make our lives go better?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan something be good for someone who does not desire it?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs well-being fundamentally connected to human nature?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs happiness all that makes our lives go well?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich things make our lives go worse?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs death always bad for us?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow is the well-being of a whole life related to well-being at particular times?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully revised and updated throughout, this second edition includes a new chapter on ill-being. Annotated further reading and study and comprehension questions follow each chapter, and a glossary of key terms is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Well-Being\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for students of ethics and political philosophy, and is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, politics and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Guy Fletcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032877898\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032877891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.39d","brand":"Guy Fletcher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48587583586559,"sku":"9781032877891","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-well-being-guy-fletcher-9781032877891","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}