Six myths about the good life: thinking about what has value
Joel J. Kupperman
Six myths about the good life: thinking about what has value
Author
Joel J. KuppermanPublisher
Hackett Pub. CoEdition 1
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Title and Author
Six myths about the good life: thinking about what has value / Joel J. KuppermanPublication Details
ایندیاناپولیس : Hackett Pub. Co، 2006مPhysical Description
x, 158 p.; 22 cm.Subject
HappinessSuccess
Quality of life
Conduct of life
Language
انگلیسیIncludes bibliographical references )p. 541-841(.
Contents
Myth one : pursuing comfort and pleasure will lead to the best possible life -- Myth two : the desirable life equals the one that is most happy -- Myth three : the good life requires reaching a good equilibrium, a point at which the important difficulties are resolved -- Myth four : reason rather than emotions would be the best indicator of what would be a good life -- Myth five : there is no real connection, at least in this life, between true virtue and a desirable kind of life -- Myth six : true virtue is impeccable -- How can we know what has value?