Well-Being
Ben Bradley
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Well-Being
by Ben Bradley
Published
2015
Publisher
Polity Press
Pages
136
ISBN-13
9780745662732
Description
The 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? In 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. 'Well-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.--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Well-Being?
This edition of Well-Being has approximately 136 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Well-Being?
For most readers, Well-Being typically takes between 2h 50m and 1h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 34,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 34,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Well-Being?
The estimated word count for Well-Being is approximately 34,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Well-Being?
Well-Being was written by Ben Bradley.
When was Well-Being published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.