The Happiness Hypothesis Summary (Animated) - 4 Science-Backed Strategies to Become Happier
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- This is a summary of the book The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt.
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The Happiness Hypothesis is a book about 10 great ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the world's civilizations-to question it in light of what we now know from scientific research, and to extract from it the lessons that still apply to our modern lives and illuminate the causes of human flourishing.
Award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt shows how a deeper understanding of the world's philosophical wisdom and its enduring maxims-like "do unto others as you would have others do unto you," or "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"-can enrich and transform our lives.
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Happiness, and "Joy" are very important concepts in European culture: The ancient Greeks, and Romans had a slogan: "Healthy Body = Healthy Mind". The French have a well known expression: "joie de vivre". (Joy of Living). Likewise, the Germans have an expression: "Kraft durch Freude"; = "Strength through Joy". Happiness/Joy have a profound effect upon the overall health. Now, in the "Instant Global Information Swap", we live in an age of information. Yet, these older forms of wisdom still hold true!
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"Haidt" is a beautiful German name, and should be pronounced "High-dt".
Didn't know that - thanks!
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"even if you're an atheist, you probably believe in destiny, karma or fortune" ah nope
Agreed!
What do you believe in then?
@@jamesspencer5180 We are all just animals and as such part of nature. There's no more 'point' to our existence than any other animal or plant. Destiny, karma and fortune are just superstitions, like religion. The belief that humans are more important is just another arrogance of man. Don't spend your life wondering why we are here, like other animals and plants, we just are. You shouldn't need a set of laws in a book to tell you how to behave, just act in a reasonable, empathetic and honest way to all other occupants of this planet. Treat other people as you would like to be treated. That's what I believe anyway.
There's a great freedom in knowing that there is no point to your life, you can just get on and make the most of it without the guilt and hang ups that all superstitions burden you with.
@@jamesspencer5180 Destiny, karma and fortune are attempts to explain things for which you have no explanation, to make you feel good (or less bad) or justify some moral order.
Atheist would mostly believe:
Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis.
Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided evolutionary change.
Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience.
Life's fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.
Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.
Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.