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The Happiness Hypothesis

Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
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The Happiness Hypothesis by psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores timeless philosophical wisdom through the perspective of modern psychological science. Haidt examines enduring maxims such as 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you' and 'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,' revealing how these ideas can deepen understanding and positively transform our lives.
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Ideal for readers interested in psychology, philosophy, and personal development within the context of religion and spirituality.

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In his widely praised book, award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines the world's philosophical wisdom through the lens of psychological science, showing how a deeper understanding of enduring maxims-like Do unto others as you would have others do unto you, or What doesn't kill you makes you stronger-can enrich and even transform our lives.

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In his widely praised book, award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines the world’s philosophical wisdom through the lens of psychological science. He shows how a deeper understanding of enduring maxims—like Do unto others as you would have others do unto you, or What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger—can enrich and even transform our lives.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780465028023

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 December 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Jonathan Haidt is a professor of psychology at the University of Virginia. His research examines morality, the moral emotions, and the intuitive foundations of politics and religion. He is the co-editor of Flourishing: Positive Psychology and the Life Well-Lived, and the author of The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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