{"product_id":"well-being-9780745662732","title":"Well-Being","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWell-Being: A Philosophical Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept of well-being plays a central role in moral and political theory. Policies and actions are justified or criticized on the grounds that they make people better or worse off. But is there really such a thing as well-being, and if so, what is it? Is it pleasure, desire-satisfaction, knowledge, virtue, achievement, some combination of these, or something else entirely? How can we measure well-being, amongst individuals and society? And how can we use it to make moral judgements about people, policies and institutions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Coverage of Philosophical Theories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this entertaining and accessible new book, Ben Bradley guides readers through the various philosophical theories of well-being, such as hedonism, perfectionism and pluralism, showing the benefits and drawbacks of each theory. He explores the role of well-being in moral and political theory, and the limitations of welfare-based approaches to ethics such as utilitarianism and welfare egalitarianism. Finally, he introduces puzzles about well-being that arise in moral and prudential deliberations about procreation and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessible Introduction to Complex Topics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell-Being is an ideal introduction to these topics for those with no philosophical background, or for philosophers looking for an overview of current thinking about the subject. Part of the Key Concepts in Philosophy series, this paperback provides clear explanations of complex philosophical debates surrounding human flourishing, moral judgement, and ethical theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e is Allan and Anita Sutton Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Syracuse University. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWell-Being and Death\u003c\/i\u003e (Oxford 2009) and many articles on a variety of topics in moral philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680726290706,"sku":"9780745662732","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d17651d-8301-40a8-85e5-d6c06abb36ae.jpg?v=1734924403","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/well-being-9780745662732","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}