“The Elements of Well-Being”

Write a 500 word summary of the argument in one of the following articles that we read last week from Part I ofThe Ethical Life.

Choose ONE:

Brad Hooker, “The Elements of Well-Being” (37-52)
Susan Wolf, “Happiness and Meaning: Two Aspects of the Good Life” (53-70)
In your argument summary, make sure to do the four things outlined in the rubric.

Identify the central claim

Identify at least one of the central reasons given in defense of that claim

Explain the connection between the central claim and the reasons given in support of that claim (e.g. with specific examples, clear definitions of terms, and nuanced distinctions between concepts)