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The Morality of Happiness: An Essay
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ISBN13: 9781528726498
Publisher: Read & Co. Great Essays
Published: Mar 24 2026
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
In this thoughtful work, Thomas Campbell Foster explores the idea that happiness is not merely a matter of pleasure or circumstance, but a moral achievement shaped by character, choice, and responsibility.
The Morality of Happiness examines the enduring relationship between ethical conduct and genuine well-being. Rather than treating happiness as a private or subjective pursuit, Foster presents it as inseparable from ethical living. He considers how virtues such as self-control, honesty, sympathy, and purpose contribute to a stable and meaningful form of happiness.
Written with clarity and moral seriousness, this book offers a reflective guide to living well, inviting readers to reconsider common assumptions about success, pleasure, and fulfilment. Ideal for readers interested in moral philosophy, character development, and the ethical foundations of a good life.
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