The Happiness Hypothesis

Brief Overview

The book "The Happiness Hypothesis" by Jonathan Haidt explores ancient philosophical and religious teachings on happiness and compares them with modern scientific discoveries in psychology. The author examines how different cultural and historical contexts influence our understanding of happiness and offers practical advice for improving quality of life. Haidt uses the metaphor of "the elephant and the rider" to describe the interaction between the emotional and rational parts of our mind, emphasizing the importance of harmony between them to achieve true happiness.