The happiness hypothesis : finding modern truth in ancient wisdom / Jonathan Haidt.
Explores ten great insights about man, the purpose of life, and happiness selected from diverse traditions and uses current scientific research to question and discuss the ideas.
Record details
- ISBN: 0465028020
- ISBN: 9780465028023
- Physical Description: xiii, 297 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Basic Books, 2006.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-289) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction: Too much wisdom -- The divided self -- Changing your mind -- Reciprocity with a vengeance -- The faults of others -- The pursuit of happiness -- Love and attachments -- The uses of adversity -- The felicity of virtue -- Divinity with or without God -- Happiness comes from between -- Conclusion: On balance.
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- Happiness.
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- 1 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 170 HAI (Text) | 36015000763900 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
