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Most of us spend our lives striving for happiness. But what is it? How important is it? How can we (and should we) pursue it? In this Very Short Introduction Dan Haybron provides a comprehensive look at the nature of happiness. By using examples, Haybron considers how we measure happiness, what makes us happy, and considers its subjective nature.

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Table of Contents
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

Happiness

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    A Paperback / softback by Daniel M. Haybron

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 29 August 2013
      ISBN-13 9780199590605
      978-0199590605
      ISBN-10 0199590605
      Also in:
      Politics, Philosophy & Society Cultural studies Popular philosophy Psychology: emotions

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Most of us spend our lives striving for happiness. But what is it? How important is it? How can we (and should we) pursue it? In this Very Short Introduction Dan Haybron provides a comprehensive look at the nature of happiness. By using examples, Haybron considers how we measure happiness, what makes us happy, and considers its subjective nature.

      Trade Review
      Welcome and erudite * Huffington Post *
      [T]he book is interesting, well-written and well-argued. * GrrlScientist, The Guardian *
      excellent * David Lorimer, Network REview *

      Table of Contents
      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

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