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The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science

The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science

by JonathanHaidt (Author)

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Synopsis

Every culture rests on a bedrock of folk wisdom handed down through generations. The pronouncements of philosophers are homespun by our grandmothers, and find their way into our common sense: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Happiness comes from within. But are these 'truths' really true? Today we all seem to prefer to cling to the notion that a little bit more money, love or success will make us truly happy. Are we wrong? In "The Happiness Hypothesis, psychologist Jonathan Haidt exposes traditional wisdom to the scrutiny of modern science, delivering startling insights. We 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...Drawing on the rich inspiration of both philosophy and science, "The Happiness Hypothesis" is a remarkable, original and provocative book - ancient wisdom in our time.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 320
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Arrow
Published: 05 Apr 2007
ISBN 10: 0099478897
ISBN 13: 9780099478898
Book Overview: A brilliantly original exploration of what we can learn about the meaning of human life and how we should live our lives, drawing both on the wisdom of the great thinkers and on the insights of modern science. For all readers of Alain de Botton.

Media Reviews
Riveting... Brilliantly synthesising ancient cultural insights with modern psychology and even holding out some faint hope that your happiness, if not your tallness, might be marginally adjustable after all. * Sunday Times *
Marvellous... Haidt...takes us on an extraordinary journey... I don't think I've ever read a book that laid out the contemporary understanding of the human condition with such simple clarity and sense. -- James Flint * Guardian *
A superbly argued, crystal clear and intelligent blend of new directions in contemporary experimental psychology with traditional philosophical thought... And you know what? Reading it did actually make this reviewer happier. * Arena *
A delightful book... By some margin the most intellectually substantial book to arise from the 'Positive Psychology' movement. * Nature *
With singular gusto, Haidt measures ten 'Great Ideas' against past/present research in psychology and science. LJ 's verdict: Dr. Phil et al. don't have diddly on the old-school sages. No man is an island, indeed, and no modern reader should be without this carefully considered demystification of life * Library Journal Best Books 2006 *
Author Bio
Jonathan Haidt teaches psychology at the University of Virginia. This is his first book for the general reader. Visit the website at http://www.happinesshypothesis.com/