The Nature and Value of Happiness

This book provides a historic and contemporary overview of the philosophy of happiness, with critical evaluations to help students analyze the material and trace the evolution of a deeply nuanced concept. Addressing how the modern notion of happiness has changed from its ancient origins, Vitrano attempts to clarify the precise value of happiness.

Author: Christine Vitrano
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/30/2013
Pages: 170
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780813347271

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/10/2013
Choice 04/01/2014

About the Author
Christine Vitrano is assistant professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. She is editor, with Steven M. Cahn, of Happiness: Classic and Contemporary Readings in Philosophy.