The Happiness Hypothesis

An uplifting exploration of ancient wisdom for our modern lives and how it can make us happier from today's most trusted social psychologist.

'Riveting... Brilliantly synthesising ancient cultural insights with modern psychology.' – THE TIMES

'I don't think I ever read a book that laid out the contemporary understanding of the human condition with such simple clarity and sense.' – GUARDIAN

For millennia, humans have handed down lots of nuggets of wisdom: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others. Happiness comes from within.

But, do these 'truths' actually hold the key to a happier, more fulfilled life? And if so, can we apply these ideas to our twenty-first century lives?

In The Happiness Hypothesis, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines ten Great Ideas which have been championed across civilisations. By holding ancient wisdom to the test of modern psychology, Haidt extracts lessons on how we can train our brains to be more optimistic, build better relationships and achieve a sense of balance.

In this uplifting and empowering book, Haidt draws on sources as diverse as Buddha, Benjamin Franklin and Shakespeare to show how we can find happiness and meaning in life.

'Psychologist Jonathan Haidt shows in his wonderfully smart and readable The Happiness Hypothesis [that] modern science and history have a lot to say to each other.' – WASHINGTON POST'

'I can't recommend this book enough.' – JOE ROGAN, host of THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE

'My most gifted book.' – DAMIAN HUGHES, co-host of HIGH PERFORMANCE