Description
ETHICS FOR HAPPINESS
Book Summary
In a world saturated with self-help manuals, this book offers a deep and well-founded perspective on the true nature of happiness. Rafael Gómez Pérez invites the reader on an intellectual journey through the great philosophical texts that have addressed this universal human longing. Far from offering superficial shortcuts, the work explores how reason, freedom, and the passions intertwine in the pursuit of a full life, providing the keys for personal and transformative ethical reflection.
What is it about?
The book starts from a fundamental premise: happiness is not a destination reached with tricks or quick recipes, but a path traveled with wisdom. The author analyzes how ethics, understood as reflection on how to live well, is the essential tool for that search. Through a journey through classic texts that have endured over the centuries, the role of reason to discern what is truly good for us, the exercise of freedom to choose the good, and the management of the passions so that they do not dominate us are examined. The work is not limited to theorizing, but invites practical introspection, connecting moral philosophy with the daily decisions that define our existence.
Main themes
- The nature of happiness as the ultimate end of the human being.
- Ethics as a practical guide for decision-making.
- The interrelation between reason, freedom, and emotions in moral life.
- The value of the classical philosophical tradition for contemporary reflection.
- Overcoming the superficial and consumerist view of happiness.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in practical philosophy and grounded personal development. It is ideal for those seeking serious, well-argued reflection on the meaning of life and happiness, moving away from empty promises. It will also be of great value to students of philosophy, psychology, or human sciences, as well as anyone who wishes to delve into the ethical principles that govern a full and authentic life.
What this book offers
- A deep and non-superficial understanding of what happiness is and how it relates to ethics.
- Intellectual tools to reflect on one's own decisions and life priorities.
- An enjoyable and accessible journey through the great ideas of classical moral philosophy.
- Keys to harmonize reason, freedom, and emotions in daily life.
- A perspective that invites action and self-knowledge, beyond theory.
Technical specifications
- Author: GOMEZ PEREZ, RAFAEL
- Publisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ETHICS AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: OUT OF COLLECTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2025
- Number of pages: 188
- Weight: 231 g
Editorial review
This work offers a solid and well-documented alternative to conventional self-help literature. Its main value lies in its ability to connect classical wisdom with contemporary concerns, providing the reader with an ethical framework for their own personal development. It is recommended reading for anyone looking for well-founded answers and who is willing to undertake honest reflection on the art of living. The clarity of exposition and the selection of texts make it accessible without losing intellectual rigor.