The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom (Audiobook)
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom (Audiobook)
2007 | MP3 @ 96 Kbps | ISBN-10: 1596590971, ASIN: B000MDH7EW | Duration: 11 hrs and 47 mins | 509 MB
Jonathan Haidt (Author), George K. Wilson (Narrator) | Language: English
2007 | MP3 @ 96 Kbps | ISBN-10: 1596590971, ASIN: B000MDH7EW | Duration: 11 hrs and 47 mins | 509 MB
Jonathan Haidt (Author), George K. Wilson (Narrator) | Language: English
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 world's civilizations - to question it scientifically, and to extract from it the lessons that apply to our modern lives.
Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genres; philosophical wisdom and scientific research; delighting 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.