The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (558 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0465028012 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 297 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Haidt sometimes seems reductionist, but his is an erudite, fluently written, stimulating reassessment of age-old issues. Paul, and this engrossing scientific interpretation of traditional lore backs him up with hard data. (Jan.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. An exponent of the "positive psychology" movement, Haidt also offers practical advice on finding happiness and meaning. From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, lamented St. And Nietzsche's contention that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger is considered against research into post-traumatic growth. All rights reserved. Riches don't matter much, he observes, but close relationships, quiet surroundings and short commutes help a lot, while meditation, cognitive psychotherapy and Prozac are equally valid remedies for constitutional unhappiness. The Buddhist-Stoi
Buss, author of The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating “In this beautifully written book, Jonathan Haidt shows us the deep connection that exists between cutting-edge psychological research and the wisdom of the ancients. It is inspiring to see how much modern psychology informs life's most central and persistent questions-Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less “In our quest for happiness, we must find a balance between modern science and ancient wisdom, between East and West, and between ‘left brain’
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