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Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom ... Why the meaningful Life is Closer Than You Think
Basic Books
December 2005
288 pages
ISBN: 0465028012
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
An award-winning psychologist exposes traditional wisdom to
the scrutiny of science to show why ancient insights still
help us live more meaningful-and healthy-lives Your grandmother was smarter than you knew. In fact,
grandmothers and other sages, in cultures all over the
world, have handed down bits of wisdom that ring true in
every language: Do unto others as you would have others do
unto you; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger; and life
itself is what you make of it all exist as folkloric wisdom,
crossing religious, historical, and social boundaries. Now,
an esteemed psychologist puts these maxims under the
microscope and reveals just how true these Truths are-and why. Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genres -philosophical
wisdom and scientific research-delighting the reader with
surprising insights. He explains, for example, why virtue is
often not its own reward, why extroverts really are happier
than introverts, why conscious thinking is not nearly as
important as we think it is, and why even confirmed atheists
experience spiritual elevation. In a stunning final chapter,
Haidt addresses the grand question "How can I live a
meaningful life?," offering an original answer that draws on
the rich inspiration of both philosophy and science.
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