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The Pursuit Of Happiness And The Traditi
Vincenzo . Ed(S): Giorgino
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Paperback. Editor(s): Giorgino, Vincenzo. Series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Num Pages: 90 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 156.
This book presents a discussion of happiness that takes the shape of a dialogue between contemplative knowledge and practice or the wisdom traditions and the social sciences. It examines the different definitions of happiness in relation to wisdom traditions and the impact of these traditions on current research. It explores topics such as the pursuit of a good life, the pursuit of eudaimonia and the meaning of economic and social suffering from the perspective of the social sciences. It further discusses how the social sciences can meet people’s aspirations towards a world of higher well-being in our time, and what ... Read more
This book presents a discussion of happiness that takes the shape of a dialogue between contemplative knowledge and practice or the wisdom traditions and the social sciences. It examines the different definitions of happiness in relation to wisdom traditions and the impact of these traditions on current research. It explores topics such as the pursuit of a good life, the pursuit of eudaimonia and the meaning of economic and social suffering from the perspective of the social sciences. It further discusses how the social sciences can meet people’s aspirations towards a world of higher well-being in our time, and what ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
90
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research
Number of Pages
74
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319047430
SKU
V9783319047430
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About Vincenzo . Ed(S): Giorgino
Vincenzo M.B. Giorgino (ed.) sociologist, University of Torino Aggregate Professor of Economic Sociology. Since 1998 he focused his interests on the integration of contemplative knowledge and social sciences in teaching and research, at theoretical and methodological levels.
Reviews for The Pursuit Of Happiness And The Traditi
From the book reviews: “The present book makes a contribution to positive psychology, one that will especially interest economists, sociologists, scholars focusing on the psychology of religion, and positive psychologists. … In under 100 pages, the format seems appropriate for researchers aiming to convert a well-received conference symposium into a publication.” (Grant J. Rich, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 60 (8), February, ... Read more