The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

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Overview

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.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780465028023
  • Publisher: Basic Books
  • Publication date: 12/15/2006
  • Edition description: 1ST
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 320
  • Sales rank: 37,142
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.81 (d)

Meet 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.

 

"The Happiness Hypothesis is a wonderful and nuanced book that provides deep insight into the some of the most important questions in life--Why are we here?  What kind of life should we lead?  What paths lead to happiness?  From the ancient philosophers to cutting edge scientists, Haidt weaves a tapestry of the best and the brightest.  His highly original work on elevation and awe--two long-neglected emotions--adds a new weave to that tapestry.  A truly inspiring book."  -David M. Buss, author of The Evolution of Desire:  Strategies of Human Mating

 

“In this beautifully written book, Jonathan Haidt shows us the deep connection that exists between cutting-edge psychological research and the wisdom of the ancients.  It is inspiring to see how much modern psychology informs life's most central and persistent questions."-Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less

 

“In our quest for happiness, we must find a balance between modern science and ancient wisdom, between East and West, and between ‘left brain’ and ‘right brain.’ Jon Haidt has struck that balance perfectly, and in doing so has given us the most brilliant and lucid analysis of virtue and well-being in the entire literature of positive psychology.  For the reader who seeks to understand happiness, my advice is: Begin with Haidt.” -Martin E.P. Seligman, Director, Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Authentic Happiness

 

“Haidt is a fine guide on this journey between past and present, discussing the current complexities of psychological theory with clarity and humor. . . Haidt’s is an open-minded, robust look at philosophy, psychological fact and spiritual mystery, of scientific rationalism and the unknowable ephemeral – an honest inquiry that concludes that the best life is, perhaps, one lived in the balance of opposites.”

-Bookpage

Table of Contents


Introduction: Too Much Wisdom     ix
The Divided Self     1
Changing Your Mind     23
Reciprocity with a Vengeance     45
The Faults of Others     59
The Pursuit of Happiness     81
Love and Attachments     107
The Uses of Adversity     135
The Felicity of Virtue     155
Divinity With or Without God     181
Happiness Comes from Between     213
Conclusion: On Balance     241
Acknowledgments     245
Notes     247
References     265
Index     291

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 20, 2010

    Interesting, challenging and relevant

    I enjoyed this book very much.
    There is a tendency in reviewing contemporary psychological study to think about human activity in a scientific or sociological context, without addressing what it all adds up to, what it means. Mr. Haidt does a great job of weaving current research together with wisdom literature's common precepts, in a way that brings new focus on our humanity -- the best, the imperfect and the between.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 8, 2007

    Interesting Mix of Disciplines

    Author's chatty style helps provide a winding trip thru conventional wisdom (and sometimes its debunking), and a hearty blend of quotations, scientific studies, and blending of religion, philosophy and practicality. I found myself underlining numerous passages and considering this topic as it applies to me, my family, and the world around me. Ultimately, I suspect that I'm happier for taking the time to read this book.

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  • Posted February 7, 2011

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    Religious tone ruins science

    I looked forward to this book as an introduction to emotional intelligence. I was dismayed to find that most quotations used to defend points were biblical. I could not finish the book after I got to the chapter on religion as I felt that is what the book had been about the whole time. There are certainly better books that present the science of emotion.

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    Does go anywhere!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2006

    Great ideas from philosophy, clearly shared for modern times

    Bits of wisdom fly at us constantly from fortune cookies and the like. Perhaps because of this, you may only rarely stop to savor a great idea and make it your own. Author Jonathan Haidt provides a remedy to modern habits of superficial thinking with this accessible update on 10 great ancient philosophical themes, examined within a scientific framework of positive psychology. He demonstrates that the questions of the ages are still worth kicking around. We recommend this book to those who want to know why change is so difficult and happiness so elusive. It will give you plenty to think about and possibly change your life. At the least, it will point you in a positive direction.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2006

    Achievable Happiness

    The editorial reviews have done a nice job of reporting on the content & context of this book. I wish to report on the rewards of reading this book. I review a lot of material on happiness & other optimal emotion & mood states & I highly recommend The Happiness Hypothesis as an example of scholarly work written as a very pleasurable read. I appreciate this educator's focused & grounded recommendations for achieving a well-lived & loved life, amidst easy to assimilate constant, scholarly research. Pleasure, engagement, new perspectives, on top of great personal meaning, are tremendous rewards for reading a book. Wouldn't you agree?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 7, 2006

    A Great read, but a better workbook

    If you're ready to begin working on yourself and starting on the road to both understanding the underlying psychology and happiness, this is a great book. Practical, well-reseached, motivating without being too directive.

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