dc.contributor.author
Lepenies, Philipp
dc.date.accessioned
2018-06-08T08:20:48Z
dc.date.available
2012-08-22T07:25:55.358Z
dc.identifier.uri
https://refubium.fu-berlin.de/handle/fub188/19888
dc.identifier.uri
http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-23365
dc.description.abstract
This paper explores the relationship between happiness and inequality. It does
so firstly through an analysis of how "classical" authors of political economy
and philosophy have linked these two issues. Secondly, major findings of
"happiness economics" are discussed in the context of new insights about how
happiness is influenced by inequality. This paper also addresses whether these
findings provide any substantial arguments for combatting inequality on the
grounds of promoting "happiness". It will be seen that although some empirical
research shows that the prevalent levels of inequality influence happiness in
society, the main argument in favor of tackling inequality for the sake of
happiness is normative. In this interpretation, happiness is closely related
to John Stuart Mill's neo-Aristotelian idea of "self-fulfillment" and less so
to the neo-Benthamite notion of "hedonic pleasure". In the wake of an ever
greater emphasis on analyzing people’s "subjective well-being" within national
statistics, this has political implications as it calls for the importance of
allowing free and broad discussions on the "fairness" of the prevailing
political systems as an important prerequisite to promote happiness – and
combat inequality.
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urn:nbn:de:kobv:188-fudocsseries000000000114-6
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http://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/refubium/rechtliches/Nutzungsbedingungen
dc.subject
Happiness Economics
dc.subject
Political Economy
dc.subject.ddc
300 Sozialwissenschaften::330 Wirtschaft
dc.subject.ddc
300 Sozialwissenschaften::320 Politikwissenschaft
dc.title
Happiness and inequality
dc.contributor.contact
contacto@desigualdades.net
dc.title.subtitle
insights into a difficult relationship – and possible political implications
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.url
http://www.desigualdades.net/bilder/Working_Paper/30_WP_Lepenies_Online.pdf
refubium.affiliation
Lateinamerika-Institut (LAI)
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FUDOCS_document_000000014242
refubium.series.issueNumber
30
refubium.series.name
Working Paper Series / desiguALdades.net
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FUDOCS_derivate_000000002029
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open access