WrenLewis, Sam

The Happiness Problem

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ISBN 13:: 9781447353553
author:: WrenLewis, Sam
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Printed Publication
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 216mm / 148mm
Genre:: Popular Psychology
Condition:: New
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The Happiness Problem: Expecting Better in an Uncertain World by Sam Wren-Lewis Our lives are often presented as a series of achievable goals - the perfect job, relationship, family, body and mind. We're told that with enough progress, we can overcome all societal ills. However, this approach oversimplifies the complexities of human experience. The Happiness Problem shows that no matter how much progress we make, we'll still be vulnerable to disappointment, loss and suffering. Sam Wren-Lewis offers an alternative perspective, one that acknowledges insecurity and uncertainty. He draws on our psychological capacities for curiosity and compassion to propose a deeper understanding of the personal and social challenges that define our time. This thought-provoking book invites us to re-examine our assumptions about happiness and well-being. By exploring the limitations of traditional approaches to happiness, Wren-Lewis provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of what it means to live a fulfilling life in an uncertain world.

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