A brilliantly original exploration of what we can learn about the meaning of human life and how we should live our lives, drawing both on the wisdom of the great thinkers and on the insights of modern science. For all readers of Alain de Botton.
Jonathan Haidt teaches psychology at the University of Virginia.
This is his first book for the general reader.
Visit the website at http-//www.happinesshypothesis.com/
I really can't recommend this book enough. It's one of the best and
most insightful books I've ever read . . . this book is just
amazing for helping you recognize errors in thinking and personal
biases that we all experience. It really gets to the roots of what
makes people happy and unhappy rather than being some sort of a
positive thinking, motivational book. Just outstanding stuff that
you can really apply in day to day life.
Examining the ideas of thinkers like Plato, Buddha and Jesus in
light of modern research . . . Haidt, a social psychologist,
provides practical advice for parenting, romance, work and coping
with the political and cultural divisions.
*Psychology Today*
The Happiness Hypothesis is a wonderful and nuanced book that
provides deep insight into the some of the most important questions
in life - Why are we here? What kind of life should we lead? What
paths lead to happiness? From the ancient philosophers to cutting
edge scientists, Haidt weaves a tapestry of the best and the
brightest. His highly original work on elevation and awe - two
long-neglected emotions - adds a new weave to that tapestry. A
truly inspiring book.
This is a delightful book . . . Haidt's writing embraces spiritual
and mystical viewpoints while retaining scientific and rational
coherence.
*Nature*
This unusual book sets itself apart from the self-help category
with its extensive scientific references, and intelligent, neutral
prose, while the author's illuminating illustration of how the
human mind works is both educational and refreshing.
*Sunday Times*
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