The Happiness Hypothesis
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
by Jonathan Haidt
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Haidt gives a broad overview of a number of social psychological studies on a wide variety of subjects including happiness. He also weaves in a variety of religious doctrines to address the meaning of life based on the wisdom of both science and religion.
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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
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Happiness = your biological Setpoint + the Conditions of your life + the Voluntary activities you do
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