On the notion of well-being
On the notion of well-being
Author(s): Katarzyna de Lazari-RadekSubject(s): History of Philosophy, Philosophical Traditions, Social Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: well-being; good for us; good for the world; resonance requirement; F. Feldman; P. Railton; H. Sidgwick; Sumner
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to present a formal definition of well-being and to search for a quality that would allow to differentiate prudential values from other kinds of values. In order to achieve this aim, I will first look at a historical discussion run in analytical philosophy. This will allow me to state how not to understand the notion of well-being. Then, I will concentrate on a positive definition. I hope to be able to offer a necessary (though not sufficient) requirement for all prudential values.
Journal: Analiza i Egzystencja: czasopismo filozoficzne
- Issue Year: 2018
- Issue No: 43
- Page Range: 5-22
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English