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      ISBN: 1847375243

      ISBN13: 9781847375247

      The Age of Absurdity: Why Modern Life Makes It Hard to Be Happy

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      A wry take on how contemporary culture is antithetical to the principles and ingredients recommended by history's great thinkers as being essential for happiness. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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      Happiness Health Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Self Help Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology

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