An edition of The Happiness Hypothesis
(2005)
The happiness hypothesis
finding modern truth in ancient wisdom
by Jonathan Haidt
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Applies the latest findings in psychology and brain research to the wisdom of the ancients to define what makes people happy and how you can find more happiness in your life. Confirms and builds on the happiness formula defined by other psychologists:
H=S+C+V
or
Happiness = your biological Setpoint + the Conditions of your life + the Voluntary activities you do
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The happiness hypothesis: putting ancient wisdom and philosophy to the test of modern science
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Table of Contents
Introduction. Too much wisdom
1. The divided self
2. Changing your mind
3. Reciprocity with a vengeance
4. The faults of others
5. The pursuit of happiness
6. Love and attachments
7. The uses of adversity
8. The felicity of virtue
9. Divinity with or without God
10. Happiness comes from between
11. Conclusion: on balance
Acknowledgments. 245
Notes. 247
References. 265
Index. 291
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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