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 an analysis of different philosophies and ideas about happiness that were prevalent during the time. Cook examines various schemes of happiness, such as those proposed by Epicurus, Aristotle, and Bentham. He also delves into the ideas of religious thinkers like St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular philosophy or thinker. Cook provides a detailed analysis of each scheme, discussing its strengths and weaknesses. He also compares and contrasts the different ideas, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. Overall, the book is an insightful look at the concept of happiness and how it has been understood throughout history. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of different philosophical and religious perspectives on happiness, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.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.