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Well-Being. Its Meaning, Measurement and Moral Importance

Its Meaning, Measurement and Moral Importance

Bibliographic Data

ID8075899
AuthorsJames Griffin (0000-0003-1778-7455, Keble College, University of Oxford, corresponding author), Richard Warner
Year1989
Volume52
Issue1
Publication date1989-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueWell-being (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherOxford University PressOxford (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/0198248431.001.0001
OpenAlexW3160989451
ISBN9780198248439
LanguageEN
Citations received80
References cited50

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Unique citing works80
Citations per year2,22
Citation span1990 - 2026 (37)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 76

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