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The Promise of Happiness is a provocative cultural critique of the imperative to be happy. It asks what follows when we make our desires and even our own happiness conditional on the happiness of others: I just want you to be happy; Im happy if youre happy. Combining philosophy and feminist cultural studies, Sara Ahmed reveals the affective and moral work performed by the happiness duty, the expectation that we will be made happy by taking part in that which is deemed good, and that by being happy ourselves, we will make others happy. Ahmed maintains that happiness is a promise that directs us toward certain life choices and away from others. Happiness is promised to those willing to live their lives in the right way.Ahmed draws on the intellectual history of happiness, from classical accounts of ethics as the good life, through seventeenthcentury writings on affect and the passions, eighteenthcentury debates on virtue and education, and nineteenthcentury utilitarianism. She engages with feminist, antiracist, and queer critics who have shown how happiness is used to justify social oppression, and how challenging oppression causes unhappiness. Reading novels and films including Mrs. Dalloway, The Well of Loneliness, Bend It Like Beckham, and Children of Men, Ahmed considers the plight of the figures who challenge and are challenged by the attribution of happiness to particular objects or social ideals: the feminist killjoy, the unhappy queer, the angry black woman, and the melancholic migrant. Through her readings she raises critical questions about the moral order imposed by the injunction to be happy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Promise of Happiness'? A: The main theme of 'The Promise of Happiness' is a cultural critique of the expectation to be happy and how this affects our desires and relationships with others. The author, Sara Ahmed, explores the moral implications of the 'happiness duty' and its impact on individuals and society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Promise of Happiness'? A: The author of 'The Promise of Happiness' is Sara Ahmed, a prominent scholar known for her work in feminist theory and cultural studies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Promise of Happiness' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Promise of Happiness' contain? A: 'The Promise of Happiness' contains 328 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'The Promise of Happiness' published? A: 'The Promise of Happiness' was published on April 6, 2010.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: 'The Promise of Happiness' falls under the category of Ethics & Morality, addressing philosophical questions about happiness and societal expectations.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics discussed in 'The Promise of Happiness' include the history of happiness, ethical implications of societal happiness standards, and the experiences of marginalized groups in relation to happiness.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Promise of Happiness' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields such as philosophy, cultural studies, and gender studies, due to its critical analysis and scholarly approach.
- Q: Does 'The Promise of Happiness' include any references to literature or films? A: Yes, Sara Ahmed references various novels and films in 'The Promise of Happiness', including 'Mrs. Dalloway' and 'Bend It Like Beckham', to illustrate her arguments.
- Q: What is the condition of the book offered for sale? A: The book is in 'New' condition, ensuring that it is unused and in pristine condition for readers.