Review Of Various Schemes Of Happiness (1846)

""Review of Various Schemes of Happiness"" is a book written by Thomas Cook in 1846. The book is a critical analysis of different theories and concepts of happiness proposed by various philosophers, thinkers, and writers. Cook examines the ideas of happiness put forward by ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Epicurus, as well as modern philosophers like John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular theory or concept of happiness. Cook evaluates each theory based on its merits and demerits, and provides a detailed critique of its underlying assumptions and implications. He also highlights the practical implications of each theory, and how it can be applied in real-life situations.Overall, ""Review of Various Schemes of Happiness"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of different ideas of happiness, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of happiness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.