Theories of Happiness: An Anthology - Softcover

Mulnix and Mulnix have skillfully chosen highly accessible ancient and contemporary works on the most important philosophical theories of happiness. Given its relatively low cost, accessible readings, and interdisciplinary flavor, "Theories of Happiness" would be a wonderful textbook for an appealing and engaging course on happiness.--Dan Weijers "An excellent collection that includes not only the usual philosophical suspects, but also some important papers by psychologists and one by the Dalai Lama. Students are bound to find that these readings expand their thinking and challenge what they thought they knew about happiness. Teachers will appreciate the thoughtful chapter introductions that highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the theories covered." -- Valerie Tiberius, University of Minnesota "Mulnix and Mulnix have skillfully chosen highly accessible ancient and contemporary works on the most important philosophical theories of happiness. Given its relatively low cost, accessible readings, and interdisciplinary flavor, Theories of Happiness would be a wonderful textbook for an appealing and engaging course on happiness." -- Dan Weijers, California State University, Sacramento "An excellent collection that includes not only the usual philosophical suspects, but also some important papers by psychologists and one by the Dalai Lama. Students are bound to find that these readings expand their thinking and challenge what they thought they knew about happiness. Teachers will appreciate the thoughtful chapter introductions that highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the theories covered." -- Valerie Tiberius, University of Minnesota "Mulnix and Mulnix have skillfully chosen highly accessible ancient and contemporary works on the most important philosophical theories of happiness. Given its relatively low cost, accessible readings, and interdisciplinary flavor, Theories of Happiness would be a wonderful textbook for an appealing and engaging course on happiness." -- Dan Weijers, California State University, Sacramento "An excellent collection that includes not only the usual philosophical suspects, but also some important papers by psychologists and one by the Dalai Lama. Students are bound to find that these readings expand their thinking and challenge what they thought they knew about happiness. Teachers will appreciate the thoughtful chapter introductions that highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the theories covered." - Valerie Tiberius, University of Minnesota "Mulnix and Mulnix have skillfully chosen highly accessible ancient and contemporary works on the most important philosophical theories of happiness. Given its relatively low cost, accessible readings, and interdisciplinary flavor, Theories of Happiness would be a wonderful textbook for an appealing and engaging course on happiness." - Dan Weijers, California State University, Sacramento Comments: "An excellent collection that includes not only the usual philosophical suspects, but also some important papers by psychologists and one by the Dalai Lama. Students are bound to find that these readings expand their thinking and challenge what they thought they knew about happiness. Teachers will appreciate the thoughtful chapter introductions that highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the theories covered." - Valerie Tiberius, University of Minnesota "Mulnix and Mulnix have skillfully chosen highly accessible ancient and contemporary works on the most important philosophical theories of happiness. Given its relatively low cost, accessible readings, and interdisciplinary flavor, Theories of Happiness would be a wonderful textbook for an appealing and engaging course on happiness." - Dan Weijers, California State University, Sacramento An excellent collection that includes not only the usual philosophical suspects, but also some important papers by psychologists and one by the Dalai Lama. Students are bound to find that these readings expand their thinking and challenge what they thought they knew about happiness. Teachers will appreciate the thoughtful chapter introductions that highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the theories covered.--Valerie Tiberius