Happiness paradox, the
Auteur :
Marar, Ziyad
Éditeur :
Reaktion Books
ISBN :
9781861891822
Date de publication :
1 juil. 2003
Dimensions :
14,8 x 21,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The dream of a happy life has preoccupied thinkers since Plato, and in modern times it has become one of the signature tunes of our age - the rise of therapists, gurus, and the use of Prozac are familiar indicators of how ubiquitous the pursuit of happiness has become in Western culture. This book examines how this modern obsession has evolved.