Philosophy of Suffering

<p>Suffering is a central component of our lives. We suffer pain. We fall ill. We fail and are failed. Our loved ones die. It is a commonplace to think that suffering is always and everywhere bad. But might suffering also be good? If so in what ways might suffering have positive as well as negative value? </p><p>This important volume examines these questions and is the first comprehensive examination of suffering from a philosophical perspective. An outstanding roster of international contributors explore the nature of suffering pain and valence as well as the value of suffering and the relationships between suffering morality and rationality. </p><p>Philosophy of Suffering: Metaphysics Value and Normativity is essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of mind philosophy of psychology cognitive and behavioral psychology as well as those in health and medicine researching conceptual issues regarding suffering and pain.</p>