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Bertrand Russell’s recipe for good living - this is popular philosophy, or even self-help, as it should be written.

Trade Review

'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



Table of Contents
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 Opinion PART 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

The Conquest of Happiness

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1 February 2006
      ISBN-13 9780415378475
      978-0415378475
      ISBN-10 0415378478
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      Politics, Philosophy & Society Western philosophy from c 1800 Books by Bertrand Russell

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Bertrand Russell’s recipe for good living - this is popular philosophy, or even self-help, as it should be written.

      Trade Review

      '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



      Table of Contents
      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 Opinion PART 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

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