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What Is Good and Why: The Ethics of WellBeing,Used
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What is good? How can we know, and how important is it? In this book Richard Kraut, one of our most respected analytical philosophers, reorients these questions around the notion of what causes human beings to flourishthat is, what is good for us. Observing that we can sensibly talk about what is good for plants and animals no less than what is good for people, Kraut advocates a general principle that applies to the entire world of living things: what is good for complex organisms consists in the maturation and exercise of their natural powers.Drawing on the insights of ancient Greek philosophy, Kraut develops this thought into a goodcentered moral philosophy, an 'ethics of wellbeing' that requires all of our efforts to do some good. Even what is good of a kindgood poems no less than good peoplemust be good for someone. Pleasure plays a key role in this idea of flourishing life, but Kraut opposes the current philosophical orthodoxy of wellbeing, which views a person's welfare as a construct of rational desires or plans, actual or ideal.The practical upshot of Kraut's theory is that many common human pursuitsfor riches, fame, dominationare in themselves worthless, while some of the familiar virtuesjustice, honesty, and autonomyare good for every human being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What Is Good and Why: The Ethics of Well-Being'? A: The main theme revolves around understanding what is good for human flourishing, emphasizing the maturation and exercise of natural powers of living beings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Richard Kraut, a respected analytical philosopher.
- Q: When was 'What Is Good and Why' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 2009.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What philosophical insights does Richard Kraut draw upon in this book? A: Kraut draws on the insights of ancient Greek philosophy to develop his good-centered moral philosophy, which he terms as an 'ethics of well-being'.
- Q: What does the author argue is essential for human beings? A: The author argues that many common pursuits, such as riches and fame, are ultimately worthless, while virtues like justice, honesty, and autonomy are fundamentally good for every human being.
- Q: Does the book discuss the role of pleasure in well-being? A: Yes, pleasure is a key aspect of Kraut's idea of flourishing life, but he critiques the prevailing views on well-being that focus solely on rational desires.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to ethics and philosophy? A: Yes, the book is accessible to readers new to ethics and philosophy, as it presents complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Ethics & Morality.
- Q: Is the book available in other formats besides paperback? A: The provided details do not specify other formats; however, it is primarily available in paperback.