The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science

The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science image
ISBN-10:

0434013366

ISBN-13:

9780434013364

Author(s): Jonathan Haidt
Edition: First Edition
Released: Jan 01, 2006
Format: Hardcover, 297 pages
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Description:

This is a book about ten great ideas.Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the world's civilizations - to question it scientifically, and to extract from it the lessons that apply to our modern lives.Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genres#151;philosophical wisdom and scientific research#151;delighting the reader with surprising insights. He explains, for example, why we have such difficulty controlling ourselves and sticking to our plans; why no achievement brings lasting happiness, yet a few changes in your life can have profound effects, and why even confirmed atheists experience spiritual elevation. In a stunning final chapter, Haidt addresses the grand question "How can I live a meaningful life?," offering an original answer that draws on the rich inspiration of both philosophy and science.

























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