The Happiness Hypothesis: Ten Ways to Find Happiness and Meaning in Life
About this product
Every culture hands wisdom down through generations. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others. Happiness comes from within. Can these 'truths' hold the key to a happier, more fulfilled life?
In The Happiness Hypothesis, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines ten Great Ideas which have been championed across centuries and civilisations and asks: how can we apply these ideas to our twenty-first century lives? By holding ancient wisdom to the test of modern psychology, Haidt extracts lessons on how we can train our brains to be more optimistic, build better relationships and achieve a sense of balance. He also explores how we can overcome the obstacles to well-being that we place in our own way.
In this uplifting and empowering book, Haidt draws on sources as diverse as Buddha, Benjamin Franklin and Shakespeare to show how we can find happiness and meaning in life.
'I don't think I ever read a book that laid out the contemporary understanding of the human condition with such simple clarity and sense.' Guardian Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe The Happiness Hypothesis as interesting, brilliant, and full of solid insights, while noting that some readers disagree about pacing and whether it adds enough new ideas. Goodreads and StoryGraph reviews are broadly positive, with many readers calling it insightful, reflective, and well worth reading, though some find parts of it dry or too scientific. Reddit/forum-style discussions are not included in the gathered results, but the overall pattern across book-review sites is that readers value its mix of psychology, philosophy, and practical meaning-making. YouTube results show at least one real video review and one talk-style video about the book.
- Amazon reviewers say the book is interesting, involving, brilliant, and objectively insightful, with mixed opinions on pacing.
- Goodreads reviewers praise its clarity, depth, and synthesis of ancient wisdom with modern psychology.
- StoryGraph readers describe it as insightful and reflective, though some call it dry or difficult to stay engaged with.
- YouTube search results include a real review video about the book and a talk focused on Jonathan Haidt and the happiness hypothesis.
Price History
Specifications
| Topic | Happiness |
Product Details
| Publisher | Random House Business |
| Publication date | January 7, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1847943063 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1847943064 |
| Item Weight | 7.9 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 0.75 x 7.8 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #265,587 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #465 in Science & Religion (Books) #678 in Cognitive Psychology (Books) #728 in Religion & Philosophy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,059) |
