An edition of The Happiness Hypothesis (2005)

The happiness hypothesis

putting ancient wisdom and philosophy to the test of modern science

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An edition of The Happiness Hypothesis (2005)

The happiness hypothesis

putting ancient wisdom and philosophy to the test of modern science

  • 4.3 (20 ratings)
  • 209 Want to read
  • 11 Currently reading
  • 28 Have read

'The Happiness Hypothesis' exposes traditional wisdom to the scrutiny of modern science, delivering startling insights. This work helps readers learn that virtue is often not its own reward, why extroverts really are happier than introverts, and why conscious thought is not as important as we might like to think.

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Publisher
Arrow Books
Language
English
Pages
297

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Too much wisdom
The divided self
Changing your mind
Reciprocity with a vengeance
The faults of others
The pursuit of happiness
Love and attachments
The uses of adversity
The felicity of virtue
Divinity with or without God
Happiness comes from between
Conclusion: On balance.

Edition Notes

Originally published: William Heinemann, 2006.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-289) and index.

Published in
London

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
170
Library of Congress
BJ1481 .H35 2006b, BJ1481

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiii, 297 pages
Number of pages
297

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL27042962M
Internet Archive
happinesshypothe00haid_076
ISBN 10
0099478897
ISBN 13
9780099478898
OCLC/WorldCat
156230890

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL5829273W

Work Description

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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