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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

by Jonathan Haidt

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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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An award-winning psychologist examines the world's philosophical wisdom through the lens of psychological science

About the Author

Jonathan Haidt is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Virginia. His research examines the emotional basis of morality and the ways that morality varies across cultures, including the cultures of liberals and conservatives. He has been active in the positive psychology movement since 1999, and in 2001 he was awarded the Templeton Prize in Positive Psychology. He has received four awards for his teaching, including the 2004 Outstanding Faculty Award conferred by the Governor of the State of Virginia. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780465028023
Subtitle:
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
Author:
Haidt, Jonathan
Publisher:
Basic Books
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Psychotherapy - General
Subject:
Personal Growth - Happiness
Subject:
Happiness
Subject:
General Psychology & Psychiatry
Publication Date:
December 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
297
Dimensions:
8.04x5.35x.84 in. .66 lbs.

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