PHIL 2550 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Moral Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Moral Agency
4 Apr 2017
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An empirical phenomenon that we can measure. If we say we can feel it we should be able to measure it just like a psychological phenomenon. We could associate parts of the brain with well-being or ask questions. But if well-being is good and attached to our pursuit then . Normative significance: we ought to pursue well-being. Seen in policy by allowing people to pursue the things that bring them well-being. The authors want to characterize well-being in a way that is empirically accurate and normatively justifiable. To prove the we should be pursuing a certain form of well-being. This is based on the new literature that has emerged at present. There is a draw to the abnormal psychology of people. Aims to help people live truly good lives rather than just avoid misery. A focus on the nature of happiness/wellbeing/flourishing.
