In a world obsessed by happiness, this is the first book to look thoroughly at what happiness is and how it works. Bringing together insights from psychiatry, psychology, and philosophy, psychologist Nettle examines whether people are basically happy or unhappy, whether success …
In a world obsessed by happiness, this is the first book to look thoroughly at what happiness is and how it works. Bringing together insights from psychiatry, psychology, and philosophy, psychologist Nettle examines whether people are basically happy or unhappy, whether success …
De auteur is ervan overtuigd dat het de bedoeling is een leven te leiden vol vreugde, volgens de belofte van God. Om een vreugdevol leven te ervaren moet je wel struikelblokken uit de weg halen.
Culture and subjective well-being
by Diener, Ed, Suh, Eunkook M.
fromWell-being and quality of life
The scientific study of what constitutes "the good life" forms the basis of this book. The contributors focus on cross-cultural comparisons of subjective well-being, analyzing the extent to which people across the world live by their values.
Culture and subjective well-being
by Diener, Ed, Suh, Eunkook M.
fromWell-being and quality of life
The scientific study of what constitutes "the good life" forms the basis of this book. The contributors focus on cross-cultural comparisons of subjective well-being, analyzing the extent to which people across the world live by their values.
Culture and subjective well-being
by Diener, Ed, Suh, Eunkook M.
fromWell-being and quality of life
The scientific study of what constitutes "the good life" forms the basis of this book. The contributors focus on cross-cultural comparisons of subjective well-being, analyzing the extent to which people across the world live by their values.
Er gebeuren soms dingen in je leven die het geluk in de weg staan. Toch bevatten die moeilijke ervaringen vaak levenslessen, die je kunt toepassen. In eenvoudige taal helpt Roelof Tichelaar kinderen en volwassenen oog te krijgen voor die belangrijke leerpunten, die ons de weg ku…
Ancient ethical theories, based on the notions of virtue and happiness, have struck many as an attractive alternative to modern theories. But we cannot find out whether this is true until we understand ancient ethics - and to do this we need to examine the basic structure of anc…
Ancient ethical theories, based on the notions of virtue and happiness, have struck many as an attractive alternative to modern theories. But we cannot find out whether this is true until we understand ancient ethics - and to do this we need to examine the basic structure of anc…
Ancient ethical theories, based on the notions of virtue and happiness, have struck many as an attractive alternative to modern theories. But we cannot find out whether this is true until we understand ancient ethics - and to do this we need to examine the basic structure of anc…
Ancient ethical theories, based on the notions of virtue and happiness, have struck many as an attractive alternative to modern theories. But we cannot find out whether this is true until we understand ancient ethics - and to do this we need to examine the basic structure of anc…
A study of architecture examines how we both shape and are shaped by our private homes and public edifices and explains how our stylistic choices can be used to increase our chances of happiness.
De Botton looks at buildings across the world, from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers; he examines sofas and cathedrals, tea sets and office complexes, and teases out a host of often surprising philosophical insights ... [He] considers how our private homes and public e…
Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink? Why do patients remember long medical procedures as less painful than short ones? Why do home sellers demand prices they wouldn't dream of paying if they were home buyers? …