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What does it mean to be truly happy? In Philosophies of Happiness,
Diana Lobel provides a rich spectrum of arguments for a theory of
happiness as flourishing or well-being, offering a global,
cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary perspective on how to create
a vital, fulfilling, and significant life. Drawing upon
perspectives from a broad range of philosophical traditions-Eastern
and Western, ancient and contemporary-the book suggests that just
as physical health is the well-being of the body, happiness is the
healthy and flourishing condition of the whole human being, and we
experience the most complete happiness when we realize our
potential through creative engagement. Lobel shows that while thick
descriptions of happiness differ widely in texture and detail,
certain themes resonate across texts from different traditions and
historical contexts, suggesting core features of a happy life:
attentive awareness; effortless action; relationship and connection
to a larger, interconnected community; love or devotion; and
creative engagement. Each feature adds meaning, significance, and
value, so that we can craft lives of worth and purpose. These
themes emerge from careful study of philosophical and religious
texts and traditions: the Greek philosophers Aristotle and
Epicurus; the Chinese traditions of Confucius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi;
the Hindu Bhagavad Gita; the Japanese Buddhist tradition of Soto
Zen master Dogen and his modern expositor Shunryu Suzuki; the
Western religious traditions of Augustine and Maimonides; the
Persian Sufi tale Conference of the Birds; and contemporary
research on mindfulness and creativity. Written in a clear,
accessible style, Philosophies of Happiness invites readers of all
backgrounds to explore and engage with religious and philosophical
conceptions of what makes life meaningful.
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Imprint: |
Columbia University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2017 |
Authors: |
Diana Lobel
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
400 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-231-18411-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-231-18411-5 |
Barcode: |
9780231184113 |
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