Psychology · 17 min
The Happiness Hypothesis
By Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt reveals how ancient wisdom, validated by modern psychology, offers a more enduring path to well-being by understanding our dual nature and the true sources of meaning.
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Psychology
Duration
17 min
What it is about
Psychology, Well-being, Philosophy, Meaning
Who it is for
If you've ever felt your rational intentions overridden by deeper, unexamined impulses, this can help you understand the hidden forces shaping your inner life.
The author
Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist, draws on a vast intellectual landscape of philosophy, religion, and science to illuminate the often-unseen mechanisms that govern our moral and emotional lives.
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