The Nature of Happiness 1904435572, 9781904435570
What is happiness? Here, one of the world’s foremost behavioral scientists tackles this age-old question. He shows that
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Cover ......Page 1
Back Cover ......Page 2
Contents ......Page 4
Introduction ......Page 6
The Source of Happiness......Page 10
The Classification of Happiness ......Page 30
The Nature of Happiness......Page 126
Definitions of Happiness ......Page 148
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the nature of
happiness \t last, a highly intelligent, serious exploration of a subject as universal as it is mysterious n illuminating and fascinating read: he imes .
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What is happiness, exactly? Does it lie in the first sight of a newborn child? Or the ulfilment of a longed-for ambition? In he Nature
f Happiness,
Desmond Morris tackles
the question head-on. Drawing on reason to explain the intangible and the emotional, he offers a thought-provoking exploration of the various myths and realities of all kinds of happiness - rom the blissful state of the lover, to the sensual happiness of the hedonist and even the high reached by the drug taker. The insights in this book will enable you to understand the inp9tance of contentment in your life.
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