| Description |
x, 158 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Myth one - pursuing comfort and pleasure will lead to the best possible life -- 2. Myth two - the desirable life equals the one that is most happy -- 3. Myth three - the good life requires reaching a good equilibrium, a point at which the important difficulties are resolved -- 4. Myth four - reason rather than emotions would be the best indicator of what would be a good life -- 5. Myth five - there is no real connection, at least in this life, between true virtue and a desirable kind of life -- 6. Myth six - true virtue is impeccable -- 7. How can we know what has value? |
| Summary |
"Six Myths about the Good Life focuses on the values that are worth aiming for in our lives, a topic central to what has been called Philosophy of Life. We all have ideas about the good life. We think that pleasure makes life better. We want to be happy. We think that achievements make a difference. There is something to all these ideas, but if taken simply and generally they all miss out on something. Six Myths about the Good Life explores what they miss and, in the process, gives a sense of what a good life can be."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-148) |
| Subject |
Happiness.
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Success.
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Quality of life.
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Conduct of life.
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| LC no. |
2005020868 |
| ISBN |
0872207838 cloth alkaline paper |
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087220782X paperback alkaline paper |
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