The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

@book{citeulike:1678494, abstract = {{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. <P>Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genres\&\#151;philosophical wisdom and scientific research\&\#151;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.}}, author = {Haidt, Jonathan }, citeulike-article-id = {1678494}, howpublished = {Hardcover}, isbn = {0465028012}, keywords = {evolution, morality, psycyology, social\_psychology}, month = {December}, posted-at = {2007-09-22 03:44:28}, priority = {5}, publisher = {{Basic Books}}, title = {The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom}, url = {http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike09-20\&amp;path=ASIN/0465028012}, year = {2005} }

TY - BOOK ID - citeulike:1678494 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1678494 N2 - {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. <P>Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genres&#151;philosophical wisdom and scientific research&#151;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.} SN - 0465028012 TI - The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom PB - {Basic Books} KW - evolution KW - morality KW - psycyology KW - social_psychology AU - Haidt, Jonathan PY - 2005/12/24/ UR - http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike09-20&amp;path=ASIN/0465028012 ER -