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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

Read Between The Lines · Jonathan Haidt

December 24, 202524m 15s

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Show Notes

What if Plato, Buddha, and Jesus held the secrets to modern happiness? In The Happiness Hypothesis, Jonathan Haidt puts ten great ideas from ancient wisdom under the microscope of 21st-century science. From the nature of love and virtue to the sources of true meaning, this landmark book bridges the gap between the world's greatest thinkers and cutting-edge psychology. Prepare to challenge your assumptions and discover a powerful, evidence-based roadmap for living a wiser, more satisfying life in our complex modern world.

Topics

HappinessPositive PsychologyAncient WisdomModern ScienceMoral PsychologyElephant and RiderDual-process theoryAdaptationHedonic TreadmillVirtueMeaning of LifeNeuroscienceStoicismReciprocityFlowTranscendenceWell-beingPurpose