Long before the appearance of the science of psychology, Buddha, Seneca, Descartes and other thinkers talked about how to find happiness. These lessons are still in demand. For example, the film “Matrix” is largely a modern comprehension of ideas expressed by Descartes in the 17th century. Unlike modern self -improvement gurus, great philosophers suggested enjoying uncertainty, reconcileing with uncertainty, getting better to get acquainted with failure, and even learn to appreciate death. Having read this book, everyone can become a little Stoic, or a little Buddhist, or more often practice Memento Mori.
Have you thought about why wealth, love and family often become a source of stress, not happiness? Repeat positive slogans, trying to find harmony and joy? Do you do not get closer to the goal? Your confidence is only a mask hiding fear and anxiety? Are you afraid to make a mistake and be known as a loser? You are not alone, because a replicated recipe is to think about good, denying …
Author
Burkeman Oliver
Editor
Dudko N.
Translator
Bogdanov S. M.
Publisher
Eksmo, 2014
Series
Psychology. What happy people know
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