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Description: Pleasure and the Good Life by Fred Feldman Hedonism has been one of the attractive and controversial theories about the Good Life. This book presents a formulation of hedonism, defending the theory against some of the important objections. Distinguishing some diverse variants of the theory, and assessing their merits, it explains why each deserves to be classified as a form of hedonism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fred Feldmans fascinating new book sets out to defend hedonism as a theory about the Good Life. He tries to show that, when carefully and charitably interpreted, certain forms of hedonism yield plausible evaluations of human lives. Feldman begins by explaining what we mean when we ask what the Good Life is. He argues that this should not be taken to be a question about the morally good life or about the beneficial life. Rather, the question concerns thegeneral features of the life that is good in itself for the one who lives it. Hedonism says (roughly) that the Good Life is the pleasant life. After showing that the usual formulations of hedonism areoften confused or incoherent, Feldman presents a simple, clear, coherent form of sensory hedonism that provides a starting point for discussion. He then considers a catalogue of classic objections to hedonism, coming from sources as diverse as Plato, Aristotle, Brentano, Ross, Moore, Rawls, Kagan, Nozick, Brandt, and others. One of Feldmans central themes is that there is an important distinction between the forms of hedonism that emphasize sensory pleasure and those that emphasizeattitudinal pleasure. Feldman formulates several kinds of hedonism based on the idea that attitudinal pleasure is the Good. He claims that attitudinal forms of hedonism - which have often been ignoredin the literature -- are worthy of more careful attention. Another main theme of the book is the plasticity of hedonism. Hedonism comes in many forms. Attitudinal hedonism is especially receptive to variations and modifications. Feldman illustrates this plasticity by formulating several variants of attitudinal hedonism and showing how they evade some of the objections. He also shows how it is possible to develop forms of hedonism that are equivalent to the allegedly anti-hedonistictheory of G. E. Moore, and the Aristotelian theory according to which the Good Life is the life of virtue, or flourishing. He also formulates hedonisms relevantly like the ones defended by Aristippusand Mill. Feldman argues that a carefully developed form of attitudinal hedonism is not refuted by objections concerning the shape of a life. He also defends the claim that all of the alleged forms of hedonism discussed in the book genuinely deserve to be called hedonism. Finally, after dealing with the last of the objections, he gives a sketch of his hedonistic vision of the Good Life. Back Cover Expert advice on a mature, reliable way to invest moneyInvesting in dividend stocks is one of the top strategies to survive market instability. 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Table of Contents Introduction1: The Quest for the Good Life2: Hedonism: A Preliminary Formulation3: Classic Objections to Hedonism4: Attitudinal Hedonism5: Replies to Some Objections6: The Shape of a Life Objection7: G. E. Moore, Hedonist?8: But is it Really Hedonism?9: Problems about Beauty and Justice10: Themes and Puzzles Review `Review from previous edition Clearly written, accessible, and often rewarding . . . valuable especially for its insightful discussion of many objections and alternatives to hedonism, from Plato to the present, and of Epicuruss attempts at its revision and Feldmans own.Leonard D. Katz, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Promotional "Clearly written, accessible...[the book contains an] acute, ingenious, and concise disposal of many objections to hedonism...valuable especially for its insightful discussion of many objections and alternatives to hedonism, from Plato to the present, and of Epicurus attempts at its revision and Feldmans own."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Long Description Fred Feldmans fascinating new book sets out to defend hedonism as a theory about the Good Life. He tries to show that, when carefully and charitably interpreted, certain forms of hedonism yield plausible evaluations of human lives. Feldman begins by explaining what we mean when we ask what the Good Life is. He argues that this should not be taken to be a question about the morally good life or about the beneficial life. Rather, the question concerns thegeneral features of the life that is good in itself for the one who lives it. Hedonism says (roughly) that the Good Life is the pleasant life. After showing that the usual formulations of hedonism are often confused or incoherent, Feldman presents a simple, clear, coherent form of sensory hedonismthat provides a starting point for discussion. He then considers a catalogue of classic objections to hedonism, coming from sources as diverse as Plato, Aristotle, Brentano, Ross, Moore, Rawls, Kagan, Nozick, Brandt, and others. One of Feldmans central themes is that there is an important distinction between the forms of hedonism that emphasize sensory pleasure and those that emphasize attitudinal pleasure. Feldman formulates several kinds of hedonism based on the idea thatattitudinal pleasure is the Good. He claims that attitudinal forms of hedonism - which have often been ignored in the literature -- are worthy of more careful attention. Another main theme of the book is the plasticity of hedonism. Hedonism comes in many forms. Attitudinal hedonism is especiallyreceptive to variations and modifications. Feldman illustrates this plasticity by formulating several variants of attitudinal hedonism and showing how they evade some of the objections. He also shows how it is possible to develop forms of hedonism that are equivalent to the allegedly anti-hedonistic theory of G. E. Moore, and the Aristotelian theory according to which the Good Life is the life of virtue, or flourishing. He also formulates hedonisms relevantly like the ones defended byAristippus and Mill. Feldman argues that a carefully developed form of attitudinal hedonism is not refuted by objections concerning the shape of a life. He also defends the claim that all of the alleged forms of hedonism discussed in the book genuinely deserve to be called hedonism. Finally,after dealing with the last of the objections, he gives a sketch of his hedonistic vision of the Good Life. Review Text `Review from previous edition Clearly written, accessible, and often rewarding . . . valuable especially for its insightful discussion of many objections and alternatives to hedonism, from Plato to the present, and of Epicuruss attempts at its revision and Feldmans own.Leonard D. Katz, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Review Quote Review from previous edition Clearly written, accessible, and often rewarding . . . valuable especially for its insightful discussion of many objections and alternatives to hedonism, from Plato to the present, and of Epicuruss attempts at its revision and Feldmans own.Leonard D. Katz, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Feature Accessible, engaging study of the relation between enjoyment and valueShows that hedonism can be taken seriouslyFeldman is internationally renowned for his work in this area Details ISBN0199297606 Author Fred Feldman Short Title PLEASURE & GOOD LIFE Language English ISBN-10 0199297606 ISBN-13 9780199297603 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Subtitle Concerning the Nature, Varieties, and Plausibility of Hedonism Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence Amherst, MA, US Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780199297603 UK Release Date 2006-04-13 AU Release Date 2006-04-13 NZ Release Date 2006-04-13 Edited by Francisco Werner Birth 1938 Affiliation Director, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University, NJ, USA Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Pages 236 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2006-04-13 Alternative 9780199265169 DEWEY 170 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Imprint Oxford University Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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