Philosophy of Suffering: Metaphysics, Value, and Normativity

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Synopsis
Suffering is a central component of our lives. We suffer pain. We fall ill. We fail and are failed. Our loved ones die. It is a commonplace to think that suffering is, always and everywhere, bad. But might suffering also be good? If so, in what ways might suffering have positive, as well as negative, value? This important volume examines these questions and is the first comprehensive examination of suffering from a philosophical perspective. An outstanding roster of international contributors explore the nature of suffering, pain, and valence, as well as the value of suffering and the relationships between suffering, morality, and rationality. Philosophy of Suffering: Metaphysics, Value, and Normativity is essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, cognitive and behavioral psychology as well as those in health and medicine researching conceptual issues regarding suffering and pain.
Copyright:
2020

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781351115445
Related ISBNs:
9781351115469, 9780815361787, 9780815361787
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
David Bain, Michael Brady, Jennifer Corns
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
David Bain
Edited by:
Michael Brady
Edited by:
Jennifer Corns

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