This thesis discusses theories of well-being with an emphasis on defending a particular kind of hedonism (what I will refer to as 'simple hedonism'). I hope to so show that hedonism as I construe it is tenable as a theory of well-being. Furthermore, will show that it compares favourably to rival theories. In the latter chapters I will explore the putative implications of this theory for the possibility that death is a misfortune for the one who dies. In doing so I will also consider in broader terms the plausibility of Epicurus' claim that death could never be a harm.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:489098 |
| Date | January 2008 |
| Creators | Sludds, Paul |
| Publisher | University of Sheffield |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
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