Haidt, Jonathan

The Happiness Hypothesis

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ISBN 13:: 9780465028023
author:: Haidt, Jonathan
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Basic Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 3 x 22.9 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Nonfiction, Psychology, General,
Condition:: New
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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt This book explores ten Great Ideas that have been discovered by several of the world's civilizations, and how they can be applied to our modern lives to illuminate the causes of human flourishing. Haidt draws on philosophical wisdom and scientific research to show how a deeper understanding of the world's enduring maxims can enrich and transform our lives. From the Golden Rule to the power of vulnerability, Haidt examines each idea in light of what we now know from scientific research, and extracts the lessons that still apply today. By questioning these timeless principles and exploring their relevance in modern times, Haidt offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Through his exploration of these Great Ideas, Haidt reveals the importance of understanding the world's philosophical wisdom in order to cultivate human flourishing.

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