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Jonathan Haidt

4 reviewed book summaries currently available on Globusz Books.

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The Happiness Hypothesis

Ever feel like happiness is this slippery fish that everyone keeps chasing but no one really catches? What if the secret isn’t some new app or life hack but a messy mix of ancient wisdom and brain science? Jonathan Haidt’s “The Happiness Hypothesis” tries to make sense of that mess—and it’s not your usual feel-good fluff.

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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

Ever get the feeling that happiness is somehow just out of reach, despite all the advice and apps promising a shortcut? Jonathan Haidt’s “The Happiness Hypothesis” cuts through the noise by poking at ancient wisdom with a modern science stick. Spoiler: Your brain is messier—and more stubborn—than you think.

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The Righteous Mind

Ever wonder why your political debates feel less like conversations and more like gladiator fights? Or why people you once liked suddenly seem like moral aliens? Jonathan Haidt’s “The Righteous Mind” dives into the messy, emotional underbelly of why good people see right and wrong so differently—and why logic often shows up late to the party.

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The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

Ever wonder why your political debates feel less like conversations and more like gladiator matches? Or why your well-meaning cousin’s views seem like they’re from a different planet? Jonathan Haidt’s “The Righteous Mind” digs into why good people get so tangled up in politics and religion—and why logic often takes a backseat to gut feelings.

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