Pleasure and the Good Life Concerning the Nature, Varieties, and Plausibility of Hedonism

Name: Pleasure and the Good Life Concerning the Nature, Varieties, and Plausibility of Hedonism
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ISBN: 9780199265169

ISBN-10: 019926516X

ISBN-13: 9780199265169

Edition: 2004

Authors: Fred Feldman

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Since ancient times, hedonism has been one of the most attractive and controversial theories about 'the Good Life'. On this view, the Good Life is the pleasant life - pleasure is the Good. Now Fred Feldman presents a careful, modern formulation of hedonism, defending the theory against some of the most important objections. Distinguishing some diverse variants of the theory, and assessing their merits, Feldman explains why each deserves to be classified as a form of hedonism. His book offers inspiring vindication for anyone who hopes that it is possible to enjoy oneself and be good at the same time.

Book details

List price: $97.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/3/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 234
Size: 6.34" wide x 9.53" long x 0.72" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English



Introduction



The Quest for the Good Life



Hedonism: A Preliminary Formulation



Classic Objections to Hedonism



Attitudinal Hedonism



Replies to Some Objections



The Shape of a Life Objection



G. E. Moore, Hedonist?



But is it Really 'Hedonism'?



Problems about Beauty and Justice



Themes and Puzzles