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Six Myths about the Good Life: Thinking about what has Value is a popular philosophical book by Joel J. Kupperman of the University of Connecticut. Its primary focus is on what has value, and which values are most worth espousing in life — a question central to what is known as the philosophy of life. While some philosophers have come to see the pursuit of happiness as central to the making of a good life, others point to the value of achievement. Kupperman sees grounds for both conceptions, but finds them wanting in simple and general terms. Drawing on classical Chinese, Indian, Greek and Roman sources, ''Six Myths'' explores this and in the process gives its readership a general impression of what Kupperman believes a good life ought to be. The "broader theme", according to reviewer and Rhodes University philosopher Samantha Vice, "is an exploration of particular values and their role in making a life desirable."〔Vice 2006.〕 Kupperman seeks also to debunk the apparently widely held notion that a simple account suffices. == The myths == # "Pursuing Comfort and Pleasure Will Lead to the Best Possible Life".〔Kupperman 2006, p. 1.〕 # "The Desirable Life Equals the One That Is Most Happy".〔Kupperman 2006, p. 22.〕 # "The Good Life Requires Reaching a Good Equilibrium, a Point at Which the Important Difficulties Are Resolved".〔Kupperman 2006, p. 45.〕 # "Reason Rather Than Emotions Would Be the Best Indicator of What Would Be a Good Life".〔Kupperman 2006, p. 64.〕 # "There Is No Real Connection, At Least in This Life, Between True Virtue and a Desirable Kind of Life".〔Kupperman 2006, p. 82.〕 # "True Virtue is Impeccable".〔Kupperman 2006, p. 110.〕 There is also a seventh chapter, entitled "How Can We Know What Has Value?",〔Kupperman 2006, p. 128.〕 and an appendix addressing ensuant concerns.〔Kupperman 2006, p. 149.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Six Myths about the Good Life」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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