The happiness hypothesis : putting ancient wisdom and philosophy to the test of modern science / Jonathan Haidt.
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TextPublication details: London : Arrow Books, 2006.Description: xiii, 297 p ; 20 cmContent type: - text
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- 0099478897
- 9780099478898
- BJ1481 .H35
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Originally published: William Heinemann, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-289) and index.
Introduction: Too much wisdom -- The divided self -- Changing your mind -- Reciprocity with a vengeance -- The faults of others -- The pursuit of happiness -- Love and attachments -- The uses of adversity -- The felicity of virtue -- Divinity with or without God -- Happiness comes from between -- Conclusion: On balance.
'The Happiness Hypothesis' exposes traditional wisdom to the scrutiny of modern science, delivering startling insights. This work helps readers learn that virtue is often not its own reward, why extroverts really are happier than introverts, and why conscious thought is not as important as we might like to think.
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