La hipótesis de la felicidad : La búsqueda de verdades modernas en la sabiduría antigua

Jonathan Haidt, one of the leading figures in positive psychology—a branch of psychology that seeks to understand the processes underlying positive human qualities and emotions—combines scientific precision with engaging writing and literary quality to present 10 key ideas drawn from ancient wisdom (the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the proverbs of Buddha), China (the Analects of Confucius, the Tao Te Ching, and the writings of Mencius), and Mediterranean cultures (the Old and New Testaments, Greek and Latin philosophers, and the Quran). Chapter by chapter, Haidt unpacks each of these ideas and contrasts them with the latest findings of contemporary science. The result is a fresh and enriching guide that, unlike typical self-help manuals, reveals the steps to follow on our path to happiness.