The happiness hypothesis : finding modern truth in ancient wisdom

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Title:

Author:

Haidt, Jonathan, author.

Publication Date:

2006

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xiii, 297 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

ISBN:

9780465028023

Abstract:

Explores ten great insights about man, the purpose of life, and happiness selected from diverse traditions and uses current scientific research to question and discuss the ideas.

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.

Subject Term:

Happiness.

Language:

English

Holds: 5

Available:0

Library	Material Type	Shelf Location	Shelf Number	Item Barcode	Status
Bruce Hutchison Branch Bruce Hutchison Branch	Adult non-fiction book	Nonfiction	170 HAI	39066041421435	Due 4/19/25 Unknown
Juan de Fuca Branch Juan de Fuca Branch	Adult non-fiction book	Nonfiction	170 HAI	39066042914388	Due 4/29/25 Unknown