The Happines Hypothesis
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
by Jonathan Haidt
No personal review yet. This book was quoted in one of the Radiology Journals. This article talked about the money trap. Doctors can make a lot of money, and they get get sucked into the money making. And this makes them unhappy. They forget all the cool things about the profession. There is amazing anatomy and physiology, problem solving, and helping others. A bigger salary does not make one happier. Enjoy the process. Explore areas of interest.
Booklist Review
Using the wisdom culled from the world's greatest civilizations as a foundation, social psychologist Haidt comes to terms with 10 Great Ideas, viewing them through a contemporary filter to learn which of their lessons may still apply to modern lives. He first discusses how the mind works and then examines the Golden Rule ("Reciprocity is the most important tool for getting along with people"). Next, he addresses the issue of happiness itself--where does it come from?--before exploring the conditions that allow growth and development. He also dares to answer the question that haunts most everyone--What is the meaning of life?--by again drawing on ancient ideas and incorporating recent research findings. He concludes with the question of meaning: Why do some find it? Balancing ancient wisdom and modern science, Haidt consults great minds of the past, from Buddha to Lao Tzu and from Plato to Freud, as well as some not-so-greats: even Dr. Phil is mentioned. Fascinating stuff, accessibly expressed. June Sawyers
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