The Pursuit of Happiness

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ISBN13: 9788124805589
Binding: Paperback
Subject: Education & Psychology
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
Publication Date: October 1, 2024
Pages: 214
Original Price: INR 195.0
Language: English
Edition: N/A
Item Weight: 150 grams
BISAC Subject(s): N/A

About The Book

“Half of happiness is the recognition that we are happy; and half of misery is the forgetting how many causes of happiness we have.”

For many, the quest for happiness is a never-ending journey. The Pursuit of Happiness by Daniel G. Brinton transforms the reader's understanding of true happiness and combines personal anecdotes, scientific research and profound insights to help uncover the mysteries of happiness. First published in 1893, The Pursuit of Happiness goes beyond generic advice and deconstructs its fundamental existence, explaining its definition, relative value, distribution as well as the role of our mental or bodily constitution and physical surroundings. From nurturing meaningful relationships to discovering your life's purpose, Brinton provides actionable steps with a delightful blend of wisdom, humour and relatability. Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking fulfilment or simply curious about the nature of happiness, this book is your guide to unlocking the secrets of lasting happiness and inner joy."

Endorsements

“… the phrase, “Happiness is so fragile that one risks the loss of it by talking of it,” is abolished by Dr. Brinton in this pleasantly-written book.”

—The New York Times

About The Author

Daniel Garrison Brinton (1837–1899), an American archaeologist, ethnologist and linguist, was born in Thornbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Yale in 1858, he explored Europe and served as a surgeon during the Civil War. Despite setbacks, including a sunstroke at Missionary Ridge, Brinton pursued a career in medicine and later became a professor of ethnology and archaeology in Philadelphia. His insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to Mesoamerica, where he unearthed ancient artifacts and delved into the histories of civilizations like the Aztecs and Maya. Brinton’s linguistic studies illuminated the intricacies of Native American languages, leaving a lasting impact on academic circles. His legacy endures as a fearless explorer and unrivaled contributor to the understanding of ancient cultures.

Some of Brinton’s noteworthy works published posthumously:

Notes on the Floridian Peninsula (1859)
American Hero-Myths: A Study in the Native Religions of the Western Continent (1882)
Nagualism. A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History (1894)
A Guide-Book of Florida and the South (1869)
Essays of an Americanist (1890)
Religions of Primitive People (1897)
Races and Peoples: lectures on the science of ethnography (1890)

Table of Contents

PART ONE

I Is a Guide to Happiness Possible? And, if Possible, is it Desirable?........................................................................3
II The Definition of Happiness......................................................8
III The Relative Value of Pleasures...............................................13
IV The Distribution of Happiness................................................17
V Principles of a Self-Education for the Promotion of
One’s Own Happiness...............................................................25

PART TWO

I Our Bodily and Mental Constitutions....................................43
II Our Physical Surroundings......................................................60
III Luck and its Laws......................................................................68

PART THREE

I Our Occupations, those of Necessity and those of
Choice.........................................................................................83
II Money-making, its Laws and its Limits.................................89
III The Pleasures we may Derive from our Senses.....................97
IV The Pleasures we may Derive from our Emotions..............107
V The Pleasures we may Derive from the Intellect.................117
VI The Satisfaction of the Religious Sentiment........................127
VII The Cultivation of Our Individuality....................................135

PART FOUR

I What Others Give Us: Safety, Liberty, Education...............147
II What we Owe Others: Morality, Duty, Benevolence..........155
III The Practice of Business and the Enjoyment of Society.....162
IV On Fellowship, Comradeship and Friendship.....................170
V Love, Marriage, and the Family Relation.............................177

PART FIVE

I The Removal of Unhappiness................................................187
II The Inseparable Connection of Pleasure and Pain.............196
III The Education of Suffering.....................................................203

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