1 “...This first volume has as its main focus the philosophical foundations of Michalos’ work...”

2 Table of Contents: “...1. The Most Important Idea in the World: An Introduction; Joar Vittersø -- PART I. Philosophical...”

3 Table of Contents: “...Preface -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Philosophical Foundations, Definitions, and Measure...”

4 Table of Contents: “... philosophical and practical perspectives, the global geography of suffering and its relief, social solidarity...”

5 Table of Contents: “...: Child Well-Being: A Philosophical Perspective; Alexander Bagattini -- Chapter 7: Child Well-Being...”

6 “... by the most important ancient philosophers in the Western Tradition. It does so from the point of view of a...”

7 “... change. The handbook covers theoretical, philosophical, and measurement issues in QOL research...”

8 “... and importance of well-being in contemporary society, using a mix of empirical grounding, philosophical rigour...”

9 “... of artists, community workers, educators, philosophers, researchers, students and health professionals...”

10 “... philosophic, theoretical and political decision. Qualitative methodology constitutes an approach...”

11 “... that range from the experimental to the philosophical. This volume will appeal to scholars at all levels...”

12 “... explores the philosophical and empirical limits of the maximization rule. It considers the answer...”

13 “... of ancient philosophers, creating a continuous exploration by diverse explorers in diverse historic...”

14 “... include:  What does well-being mean?  How do different philosophical and religious traditions interpret...”