Happiness Is Overrated
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.; Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: December 28, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780742533622
Subjects: Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects; The self, ego, identity, personality; Topics in philosophy; Philosophy; General; Ethics & Moral Philosophy; Philosophy / General; Emotions; Personality; Conduct of life; Happiness
Description: Argues that happiness is not the greatest personal good, or even a great good in itself. In fact, sometimes happiness isn't a good at all. If we pursue worthwhile, exemplary lives and find happiness along the way, then we are lucky. If we don't, then we can take pride and derive satisfaction from a life well lived. Ultimately, the greatest personal good is realized in leading a robustly meaningful, valuable life. [publisher web site].