Happiness (RLE Edu K) - Routledge Library Editions: Education - Barrow, Robin (Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada) - Books - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 9780415695817 - December 8, 2011
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Happiness (RLE Edu K) - Routledge Library Editions: Education 1st edition

Barrow, Robin (Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada)

Happiness (RLE Edu K) - Routledge Library Editions: Education 1st edition

The first part of the book reviews empirical work relating to happiness (including attitudinal studies), claims made in an educational context and postwar philosophical treatment of the concept. There is a useful account of Aristotle?s pioneering work and a stimulating summary of some of the main themes to be found in the literature concerning happiness. In the second part the author elucidates the concept of happiness, and consider the significance, reliability and plausibility of the various empirical claims in the light of a clear understanding of what happiness is. After discussing whether happiness ought to be valued in general terms the study concludes by outlining the ways in which it can be related to education and schooling and by suggesting action which could be taken in schools in order to promote happiness.

 


184 pages

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released December 8, 2011
ISBN13 9780415695817
Publishers Taylor & Francis Ltd
Pages 178
Dimensions 453 g
Language English  

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