Bertrand Russell

The Conquest of Happiness

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Produktbeschreibung

"Should be read by every parent, teacher, minister, and Congressman in the land."--The Atlantic

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Liveright Publishing Corporation
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. August 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 208mm x 139mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 189g
• ISBN-13: 9780871406736
• ISBN-10: 087140673X
• Artikelnr.: 36630035

Autorenporträt

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was born in England and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. His long career established him as one of the most influential philosophers, mathematicians, and social reformers of the twentieth century.

Inhaltsangabe

PART I CAUSES OF UNHAPPINESS 1 What Makes People Unhappy 2 Byronic Unhappiness 3 Competition 4 Boredom and Excitement 5 Fatigue 6 Envy 7 The Sense of Sin 8 Persecution Mania 9 Fear of Public OpinionPART II CAUSES OF HAPPINESS 10 Is Happiness Still Possible? 11 Zest 12 Affection 13 The Family 14 Work 15 Impersonal Interests 16 Effort and Resignation 17 The Happy Man

Rezensionen

'He writes what he calls common sense, but is in fact uncommon wisdom.' - The Observer

'Commended strongly in these days of false values and confused thinking.' - The Listener

'As a guide to cheerfulness, Russell could not be bettered.' - News Chronicle

'He writes what he calls common sense, but is in fact uncommon wisdom.' - The Observer

'Commended strongly in these days of false values and confused thinking.' - The Listener

'As a guide to cheerfulness, Russell could not be bettered.' - News Chronicle