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The Conquest of Happiness

By Bertrand Russell
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The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell explores the reasons behind widespread unhappiness in modern society and proposes a rationalist approach to achieving happiness. Russell emphasises cultivating interests beyond oneself and warns against the pitfalls of passive pleasure, offering a thoughtful guide to a fulfilling life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in philosophy, self-improvement, and those seeking a reasoned approach to happiness in contemporary life.

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Should be read by every parent, teacher, minister, and Congressman in the land.―The Atlantic

In The Conquest of Happiness, iconoclastic philosopher Bertrand Russell attempted to diagnose the myriad causes of unhappiness in modern life and chart a path out of the seemingly inescapable malaise so prevalent even in safe and prosperous Western societies. Eschewing guilt-based morality, Russell lays out a rationalist prescription for living a happy life, including the importance of cultivating interests outside oneself and the dangers of passive pleasure.

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ISBN: 9781684116690

Publisher: WWW.Snowballpublishing.com

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2019

Imprint: WWW.Snowballpublishing.com

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 228

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Arts & Culture Bertrand Russell Biography & Memoir Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Self-Help & Personal Development

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