Science of Happiness
About this product
Over seven lessons, grounded in decades of studies in neuroscience and developmental psychology, The Science of Happiness tells a radical new story about the roots of well-being, with practical takeaways that show how we can all re-wire our thinking and transform our lives.
The problem with achieving happiness is the way the human mind is designed by evolution to process the world from an egocentric perspective and focus on the threats that might shorten our lives. Socially dependent on others, egocentric children grow into adults who may be less self-centred but end up becoming dissatisfied because we are prone to focus on the wrong information and comparisons when it comes to evaluating our lives.
We need to get out of our heads by connecting with others and the world around us through practices that have proven to make us happier. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style reader sentiment is broadly positive for The Science of Happiness by Bruce Hood, with Goodreads reviewers describing it as thoughtful, practical, and well researched. Some readers say the early chapters are a bit slow, but many still rate it highly and praise its clear science-backed advice.
On Goodreads, reviewers repeatedly mention that the book is easy to follow, insightful, and useful for everyday life, with several calling it a favorite. A minority of readers felt it was less compelling or gave it lower ratings, but the overall tone is favorable.
On Reddit, discussion is limited in the search results, but the available thread centers on Bruce Hood and the book’s ideas about happiness, suggesting interest in the topic more than detailed criticism.
Review/blog coverage echoes the same themes: the book is described as grounded in science, practical, and focused on connection rather than self-care alone. One review source highlights endorsements from well-known psychologists and presents the book as accessible evidence-based self-help.
YouTube results include several videos that appear to be directly about this book, including interviews, audiobook previews, lectures, and summary-style videos. The search results did not provide a clearly separated list of verified video IDs in a way that would let me safely return them here without risking an error.
Bottom line: this looks like a well-liked, science-forward happiness book with strong appeal to readers who want practical psychology and a less self-focused view of well-being.
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Specifications
| Topic | Happiness |
Product Details
| ASIN | B0D8DSDLXM |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Publication date | January 15, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8881803575 |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.7 x 8.95 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #866,814 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7,415 in Happiness Self-Help #10,460 in Success Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (148) |
