The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom and Philosophy to the Test of Modern Science

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  • ISBN-13: 9780099478898
  • Publisher: Arrow Books, Limited
  • Publication date: 4/28/2007
  • Pages: 297
  • Sales rank: 943,355
  • Product dimensions: 5.10 (w) x 7.70 (h) x 0.80 (d)

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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.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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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.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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