The Conquest of Happiness

by Bertrand Russell (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1975

  $8.89

  Bertrand Russell describes the purpose of this book as the putting together of some remarks on the state of happiness which are inspired by common sense, rather than any profound philosophy or deep erudition. It is based on the belief that many people who are unhappy could become happy by well-directed effort.

• New

  Paperback
  2006

  $22.41

  The Conquest of Happiness is Bertrand Russell's recipe for good living. First published in 1930, it pre-dates the current obsession with self-help by decades. Leading the reader step by step through the causes of unhappiness and the personal choices, compromises and sacrifices that (may) lead to the final, affirmative conclusion of `The Happy Man', this is popular philosophy, or even self-help, as it should be written.