The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
by: Jonathan Haidt
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This is a book about ten great ideas.Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the worlds civilizations to question it scientifically, and to extract from it the lessons that apply to our modern lives.
Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genresphilosophical wisdom and scientific researchdelighting the reader with surprising insights. He explains, for example, why we have such difficulty controlling ourselves and sticking to our plans; why no achievement brings lasting happiness, yet a few changes in your life can have profound effects, and why even confirmed atheists experience spiritual elevation. In a stunning final chapter, Haidt addresses the grand question "How can I live a meaningful life?," offering an original answer that draws on the rich inspiration of both philosophy and science.
This is a book about ten great ideas.Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the worlds civilizations to question it scientifically, and to extract from it the lessons that apply to our modern lives.
Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genresphilosophical wisdom and scientific researchdelighting the reader with surprising insights. He explains, for example, why we have such difficulty controlling ourselves and sticking to our plans; why no achievement brings lasting happiness, yet a few changes in your life can have profound effects, and why even confirmed atheists experience spiritual elevation. In a stunning final chapter, Haidt addresses the grand question "How can I live a meaningful life?," offering an original answer that draws on the rich inspiration of both philosophy and science.
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- Most practical life advice book
This book is my all-time favorite book.It contains the most practical advice for daily living I have ever seen.It's not all touchy-feely but intelligently written and offers broad views.It is not a religious book or Christian book.It is a psychology book more than anything.This book is based on human behavior, philosophy and its background.Read this book and understand what drives you and how you can be happier.
Rating: - Better than expected
The book arrived in better condition than I expected, plus it arrived sooner than I anticipated.
Rating: - "Whosover shall not fall by sword or famine, shall fall by pestilence so why bother shaving?"
An amazing read.. it gives you an idea of the missing link we are trying to find with our lives.. it might not give you the perfect answers you might be expecting (obviously) for your purpose in life.. but it gives the perfect mind(set) of where to look for one.. give it a chance when you get one..
Rating: - Fabulous
Outstanding book. Thoughtful and well researched. The title doesn't do justice to the content. While Haidt shows that historical perspectives on morality led the ancients to view happiness in ways that we today should heed, he also applies modern insights from psychology research and neuroimaging techniques equally well to the topic. The two perspectives are woven into the writing in a way that makes most of his arguments quite compelling. His last chapter "Happiness comes from between" is the essence ... Read More
Rating: - Superlative beyond all superlatives!
There's no point beating around the bush with this one: this is perhaps the best book I've ever read!
Haidt has effectively done what I could only dream of doing.Specifically, he has (a) thoroughly surveyed the literature of ancient and modern philosophy and religion, psychology, anthropology, and other fields relevant to the human condition, (b) astutely distilled the key insights from this diverse spectrum of human knowledge and wisdom, and (c) woven them all into a masterful and easy ... Read More
- Most practical life advice bookThis book is my all-time favorite book.It contains the most practical advice for daily living I have ever seen.It's not all touchy-feely but intelligently written and offers broad views.It is not a religious book or Christian book.It is a psychology book more than anything.This book is based on human behavior, philosophy and its background.Read this book and understand what drives you and how you can be happier.
- Better than expectedThe book arrived in better condition than I expected, plus it arrived sooner than I anticipated.
- "Whosover shall not fall by sword or famine, shall fall by pestilence so why bother shaving?"An amazing read.. it gives you an idea of the missing link we are trying to find with our lives.. it might not give you the perfect answers you might be expecting (obviously) for your purpose in life.. but it gives the perfect mind(set) of where to look for one.. give it a chance when you get one..
- FabulousOutstanding book. Thoughtful and well researched. The title doesn't do justice to the content. While Haidt shows that historical perspectives on morality led the ancients to view happiness in ways that we today should heed, he also applies modern insights from psychology research and neuroimaging techniques equally well to the topic. The two perspectives are woven into the writing in a way that makes most of his arguments quite compelling. His last chapter "Happiness comes from between" is the essence ... Read More
- Superlative beyond all superlatives!There's no point beating around the bush with this one: this is perhaps the best book I've ever read!
Haidt has effectively done what I could only dream of doing.Specifically, he has (a) thoroughly surveyed the literature of ancient and modern philosophy and religion, psychology, anthropology, and other fields relevant to the human condition, (b) astutely distilled the key insights from this diverse spectrum of human knowledge and wisdom, and (c) woven them all into a masterful and easy ... Read More
