Thinking About Happiness: What Young People Can Learn About Life From the Classics of Western Philosophy

Have you ever thought about what makes for a happy life? Not many people give the question more than cursory attention. And if they do think about it, it's hard for them to get beyond the platitudes and prejudices of our time. This book draws on classics of Western philosophy to introduce young people to a variety of ways of thinking about how to prepare for a happy life.