The Pursuit of Unhappiness: The Elusive Psychology of Well-Being
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The pursuit of happiness is a defining theme of the modern era. But what if people aren't very good at it? That is the question posed by this book, the first comprehensive philosophical treatment of happiness, understood here as a psychological phenomenon. Engaging heavily with the scientific literature, Dan Haybron argues that people probably know less about their own welfare, and may be less effective at securing it, than common belief has it. This...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199592462
ISBN13:9780199592463
Release Date:October 2010
Publisher:Oxford University Press (UK)
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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