The Happiness Problem
Expecting Better in an Uncertain World
Seiten
2019
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Abridged edition
Policy Press (Verlag)
978-1-4473-5355-3 (ISBN)
Policy Press (Verlag)
978-1-4473-5355-3 (ISBN)
The Happiness Problem shows that the illusion of control over our lives is too simplistic and can even be harmful. Sam Wren-Lewis offers an alternative: he proposes that we can connect with, and gain a deeper understanding of, the personal and social challenges that define our time.
We appear to have more control over our lives than ever before. If we could get things right – the perfect job, relationship, family, body and mind – then we’d be happy. With enough economic growth and technological innovation, we could cure all societal ills.
The Happiness Problem shows that this way of thinking is too simplistic and can even be harmful: no matter how much progress we make, we will still be vulnerable to disappointment, loss and suffering. The things we do to make ourselves happy are merely the tip of the iceberg.
Sam Wren-Lewis offers an alternative process that acknowledges insecurity and embraces uncertainty. Drawing on our psychological capacities for curiosity and compassion, he proposes that we can connect with, and gain a deeper understanding of, the personal and social challenges that define our time
We appear to have more control over our lives than ever before. If we could get things right – the perfect job, relationship, family, body and mind – then we’d be happy. With enough economic growth and technological innovation, we could cure all societal ills.
The Happiness Problem shows that this way of thinking is too simplistic and can even be harmful: no matter how much progress we make, we will still be vulnerable to disappointment, loss and suffering. The things we do to make ourselves happy are merely the tip of the iceberg.
Sam Wren-Lewis offers an alternative process that acknowledges insecurity and embraces uncertainty. Drawing on our psychological capacities for curiosity and compassion, he proposes that we can connect with, and gain a deeper understanding of, the personal and social challenges that define our time
Sam Wren-Lewis is an independent scholar, a wellbeing consultant and former Head of Research and Development at Happy City. His website is www.happinessproblem.com.
Introduction: The happiness problem
Part I
one Security
two Control
three Certainty
Part II
four Uncertainty
five Curiosity
six Compassion
Part III
seven Changing society
eight Changing the world
Conclusion: The happiness opportunity
Erscheinungsdatum | 16.11.2019 |
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Zusatzinfo | No |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Psychologie |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie | |
ISBN-10 | 1-4473-5355-2 / 1447353552 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4473-5355-3 / 9781447353553 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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