Description
About the Author
Michael A Bishop is Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
Reviews
Michael Bishop's The Good Life: Unifying the Philosophy and Psychology of Well-Being hopefully represents a turning point in the study of well-being * Mark Fabian, Journal of Happiness Studies *
Bishop (Florida State Univ.) takes a reasoned and calm interdisciplinary look at both attempts, and posits a novel bridge that can serve as a path to continued dialogue This volume is an important addition to both psychology and philosophy. Recommended. * Choice *
... the most significant addition to the philosophical bestiary is Michael A. Bishop's network theory of well-being, which he defends in this important new book ... This is a marvelous book, made all the more so by its plain-spoken, good humored and concise exposition ... I heartily recommend it for anyone interested in the philosophy or science of well-being. * Dan Haybron, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Online *
This is the very best sort of interdisciplinary scholarship, in service of theory that is both philosophically and empirically perspicuous. Well-being is a topic of obvious philosophical interest, and psychological research on the subject is endlessly fascinating. The Good Life is a novel and substantial contribution to a burgeoning field, and will interest a broad range of philosophers, psychologists, and political theorists. For anyone wondering about the new 'science of happiness,' an indispensable volume. * John Doris, Washington University in St. Louis *
This important and engaging book brings a fresh perspective to the study of well-being. Michael Bishop proposes a new inclusive approach that takes the investigation into the nature of well-being to be a genuinely interdisciplinary venture, requiring the talents of both philosophers and scientists. Using this inclusive approach, Bishop defends an original and compelling theory of well-being, the network theory. Psychologists and philosophers interested in well-being will benefit equally from this book, which offers a walkable path out of troubling theoretical disorder and frustrating philosophical stalemate. * Valerie Tiberius, University of Minnesota *
This is an admirable project. * Sean Meseroll, Philosophical Quarterly *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199923113
Author Michael Bishop
Format Hardback
Page Count 248
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 150mm * 213mm * 25mm