The Happiness Hypothesis
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
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Chelsea Frank I read everything with an open mind, often challenging myself by choosing books with an odd perspective or religious/spiritual views. These books do not reflect my personal feelings but are books that helped shape my perspective on life, love, and happiness. (Source)
Irina Nica Speaking of progress, I’d suggest giving The Happiness Hypothesis a try to learn more about the connection between progress and the feeling of happiness. (Source)
Emrys Westacott Haidt has a formula for happiness: Genetics + conditions + choices. This is a formula for a realistic approach to trying to achieve the good life. (Source)
Mike Benkovich Honourable Mentions: Four Hour Work Week, The Happiness Hypothesis, Meditations, Catch 22, A Guide To The Good Life. (Source)
David Brooks He argues that most of our moral decisions are that kind of an instant reaction. It’s like aesthetics: when we see a scene we know instantly if it’s beautiful or not. (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Happiness Hypothesis is ranked in the following categories:
- #26 in Anthropology
- #50 in Behavior
- #37 in Biology
- #41 in Brain
- #14 in Charisma
- #13 in Cognitive Psychology
- #24 in Consciousness
- #39 in Depression
- #39 in Ethics
- #9 in Evolutionary Psychology
- #41 in Human Brain
- #18 in Human Physiology
- #19 in Humanity
- #31 in Information
- #8 in Interactions
- #94 in Life
- #13 in Life Sciences
- #14 in Mentoring
- #41 in Mind
- #35 in Mindset
- #7 in Morality
- #12 in Philosophy History
- #19 in Psycho
- #23 in Psychology
- #83 in Self Development
- #31 in Self Discovery
- #83 in Self-Help
- #73 in Self-Improvement
- #23 in Social Psychology
- #44 in Thought
- #68 in Thought-Provoking
- #31 in Wellness
- #26 in Wisdom
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