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Happiness. --- Pleasure. --- Contentment. --- Satisfaction.

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"What would stoic ethics be like today if stoicism had survived as a systematic approach to ethical theory, and if it had coped successfully with the challenges of modern philosophy and experimental science? A new stoicism proposes an answer to that question. Lawrence Becker demonstrates that a secular version of the stoic ethical project, based on contemporary cosmology and developmental psychology, provides the basis for a sophisticated form of ethical naturalism, in which virtually all the hard doctrines of the ancient Stoics can be clearly restated and defended. In keeping with the ancients, Becker shows that stoic virtue is one thing, not many; that it, and the stoic happiness inseparable from it, is the proper end of all activity; and that it alone is good, all other things being merely rank-ordered relative to each other for the sake of the good. Moreover, Becker rejects the popular caricature of the stoic as an emotionally detached, grave figure, and holds that while stoic sages are able to endure the extremes of human suffering, they do not have to sacrifice joy to have that ability. In A new stoicism, Becker turns our attention from the familiar, therapeutic part of stoic moral training to a reconsideration of its theoretical foundations."--Page 4 of cover.

Ethics. --- Happiness. --- Stoics. --- Virtue. --- Stoïcisme.

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We love the South! The favorite places, foods, writers, singers, sayings, and most of all, the experiences and emotions that make a Southerner, well, Southern. Southern As It Gets, a charming book of lists that will be the perfect gift for those who grew up in the South, currently live in the South, or wished they lived in the South. Written by New York Times bestselling author H. Jackson Brown, a true Southern gentleman.

Happiness. --- Southern States --- Southern States

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"Technology-at least in theory-is improving our productivity, efficiency, and communication. The one thing it's not doing is making us happier. We are experiencing historically high levels of depression and dissatisfaction. But it doesn't have to be that way. Technology can drive-not diminish-human happiness. Our brains receive 11 million bits of information every second but can only process 40 bits at any given time. Thanks to the latest technology, you have a say in what information you consume. We now have the tools to train our brains to scan the world for the positive, trumping our genes and our environment to reach our full potential. Knowing that technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve in form and function, we need to know how to navigate the future to achieve a better balance between technology, productivity, and wellbeing. In The Future of Happiness, author Amy Blankson, co-founder of the global positive psychology consulting firm GoodThink, unveils five strategies that successful individuals can use to not just survive-but to actually thrive-in the Digital Age: Stay grounded to focus and channel your energy with intention Know thyself through app-driven data to strive toward your potential Train your brain to develop and sustain an optimistic mindset Create a habitat for happiness to maximize the spaces and places in which you live, work, and learn Be a conscious innovator to actively shape your future By rethinking when, where, why and how you use technology, you will not only able to influence your own wellbeing but also help shape the future of your community. Discover how futuristic technologies can transform the idea of "I'll be happy when." to your way of being now"--

Self-actualization (Psychology) --- Motivation (Psychology) --- Happiness.

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What does it mean to be truly happy? In Philosophies of Happiness, Diana Lobel provides a rich spectrum of arguments for a theory of happiness as flourishing or well-being, offering a global, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary perspective on how to create a vital, fulfilling, and significant life. Drawing upon perspectives from a broad range of philosophical traditions-Eastern and Western, ancient and contemporary-the book suggests that just as physical health is the well-being of the body, happiness is the healthy and flourishing condition of the whole human being, and we experience the most complete happiness when we realize our potential through creative engagement.Lobel shows that while thick descriptions of happiness differ widely in texture and detail, certain themes resonate across texts from different traditions and historical contexts, suggesting core features of a happy life: attentive awareness; effortless action; relationship and connection to a larger, interconnected community; love or devotion; and creative engagement. Each feature adds meaning, significance, and value, so that we can craft lives of worth and purpose. These themes emerge from careful study of philosophical and religious texts and traditions: the Greek philosophers Aristotle and Epicurus; the Chinese traditions of Confucius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi; the Hindu Bhagavad Gītā; the Japanese Buddhist tradition of Soto Zen master Dōgen and his modern expositor Shunryu Suzuki; the Western religious traditions of Augustine and Maimonides; the Persian Sufi tale Conference of the Birds; and contemporary research on mindfulness and creativity. Written in a clear, accessible style, Philosophies of Happiness invites readers of all backgrounds to explore and engage with religious and philosophical conceptions of what makes life meaningful.Visit https://cup.columbia.edu/extras/supplement/philosophies-of-happiness for additional appendixes and supplemental notes.

Happiness. --- Happiness --- Gladness --- Emotions --- Cheerfulness --- Contentment --- Pleasure --- Well-being --- Religious aspects.