Normative theory and psychological research: Hedonism, eudaimonism, and why it matters

摘要: This article is a contribution to the debate about eudaimonism started by Kashdan et al. and Waterman in previous issue of The Journal Positive Psychology [Kashdan, T.B., Biswas-Diener, R., & King, L.A. (2008). Reconsidering happiness: costs distinguishing between hedonics eudaimonia. Psychology, 3(4), 219–233; Waterman, A.S. A eudaimonist's perspective. 234–252]. We point out that one thing missing from this an understanding problems with subjective theories well-being motivate turn objective theories. better rationale for helps us see what needed theory well-being. then argue suitably modified can provide ought be favored psychologists.