Happiness (RLE Edu K) - Hardcover

Barrow, Robin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415695813 ISBN 13: 9780415695817

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

The first part of the book reviews empirical work relating to happiness (including attitudinal studies), claims made in an educational context and postwar philosophical treatment of the concept. There is a useful account of Aristotle’s pioneering work and a stimulating summary of some of the main themes to be found in the literature concerning happiness. In the second part the author elucidates the concept of happiness, and consider the significance, reliability and plausibility of the various empirical claims in the light of a clear understanding of what happiness is. After discussing whether happiness ought to be valued in general terms the study concludes by outlining the ways in which it can be related to education and schooling and by suggesting action which could be taken in schools in order to promote happiness.

 

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About the Author:

My research is primarily in the areas of epistemology and moral philosophy. Particular areas of interest include: educational theory, humanities, the problematic nature of empirical inquiry into human activity, and the role of higher education.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0415695813
• ISBN 13: 9780415695817
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 178