Six myths about the good life : thinking about what has value / Joel J. Kupperman.

Author/creator Kupperman, Joel
Format Book
Publication InfoIndianapolis : Hackett Pub. Co., ©2006.
Descriptionx, 158 pages ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Myth one : pursuing comfort and pleasure will lead to the best possible life -- Myth two : the desirable life equals the one that is most happy -- Myth three : the good life requires reaching a good equilibrium, a point at which the important difficulties are resolved -- Myth four : reason rather than emotions would be the best indicator of what would be a good life -- Myth five : there is no real connection, at least in this life, between true virtue and a desirable kind of life -- Myth six : true virtue is impeccable -- How can we know what has value?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 145-148).
LCCN 2005020868
ISBN0872207838 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN087220782X (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780872207820

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Joyner General Stacks BJ1481 .K87 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold