Psychology

The Happiness Hypothesis

Jonathan Haidt · 2006

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Ten great ideas from ancient wisdom tested against modern psychology. Jonathan Haidt explores happiness, meaning, morality, and the divided self — weaving together Plato, Buddha, and Jefferson with cutting-edge neuroscience.

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Jonathan examines how our conscious minds constantly clash with ancient evolutionary drives, offering perspectives on depression, happiness, love, and meaning that require some mental effort but deliver substantial payoff.

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