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A philosopher’s practical advice on being happy
1930Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Bertrand Russell, a philosopher and mathematician, examines the causes of unhappiness, such as competition and fear of public opinion. He then looks at causes of happiness, such as zest and affection. The book is short and clear.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like philosophy and common sense.
What you will get
Written in 1930.
The Conquest of Happiness Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Happiness · Philosophy · Everyday life
Length
256 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Bertrand Russell.
Setting
Daily life in the 1920s.
What makes it different
A famous philosopher writing in plain language about happiness.
Feel
Clear, witty and sensible.
The Consolations of Philosophy
Free Will
The Paradox of Choice
The Happiness Hypothesis
The Closing of the American Mind
The Center Cannot Hold
Walden
Flow