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The psychologically rich life.
- Source :
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Philosophical Psychology . Nov2020, Vol. 33 Issue 8, p1053-1071. 19p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- This paper introduces the notion of a "psychologically rich life": a life characterized by complexity, in which people experience a variety of interesting things, and feel and appreciate a variety of deep emotions via firsthand experiences or vicarious experiences. A psychologically rich life can be contrasted with a boring and monotonous life, in which one feels a singular emotion or feels that their lives are defined by routines that just aren't that interesting. Our discussion considers how it is that the psychologically rich life compares to other leading theories of the good life discussed within both philosophy and psychology, and it argues that a psychologically rich life ought to be recognized as a distinct and compelling form of the good life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PHILOSOPHY
*EMOTIONS
*HAPPINESS
*EUDAIMONISM
*PSYCHOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09515089
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Philosophical Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146318824
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2020.1778662