This handbook presents the most comprehensive account of eudaimonic well-being to date. It
brings together theoretical insights and empirical updates presented by leading scholars and
young researchers. The handbook examines philosophical and historical approaches to the study
of happy lives and good societies and it critically looks at conceptual controversies related
to eudaimonia and well-being. It identifies the elements of happiness in a variety of areas
such as emotions health wisdom self-determination internal motivation personal growth
genetics work leisure heroism and many more. It then places eudaimonic well-being in the
larger context of society addressing social elements. The most remarkable outcome of the book
is arguably its large-scale relevance reminding us that the more we know about the good way of
living the more we are in a position to build a society that can be supportive and offer
opportunities for such a way of living for all of its citizens.
