{"product_id":"the-pursuit-of-happiness-ancient-philosophies-and-contemporary-projection-western-middle-east-eastern-9798264553752","title":"The Pursuit of Happiness: Ancient Philosophies and Contemporary Projection (Western, Middle East, Eastern)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Pietro Cioni\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is happiness?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs it a fleeting emotion, a finish line to be crossed, or an inner state patiently cultivated over time?\u003cbr\u003eThis book journeys across centuries and civilizations in search of answers, uncovering how the great traditions of the West, the Middle East, and the East imagined the good life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Aristotle's virtues to the stillness of Buddhist \u003ci\u003enirvāṇa\u003c\/i\u003e, from the Christian Beatitudes to the harmony of Confucian ethics, \u003ci\u003eThe Pursuit of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e traces striking parallels and profound differences, offering a rare comparative lens that illuminates the human quest for fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this is more than a historical exploration. In a world overshadowed by uncertainty and instability, the book becomes a guide for our own lives, inviting us to rethink what happiness means today and to rediscover practices and wisdoms that can ground us in a deeper, more meaningful existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside these pages you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sweeping comparative analysis of happiness in the world's ancient philosophies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsights into the ethical, metaphysical, and existential dimensions of joy and flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA framework for reimagining happiness in our contemporary, globalized world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical pathways for cultivating happiness both personally and collectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for students, seekers, and anyone drawn to the question that unites us all, this book is an invitation to embark on your own search - and perhaps to find, along the way, a more fulfilling life.\u003cbr\u003e\"Happiness is the oldest question with no last answer, a flame passed from soul to soul across the ages.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46332958670999,"sku":"9798264553752","price":3187.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798264553752.webp?v=1768668235","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-pursuit-of-happiness-ancient-philosophies-and-contemporary-projection-western-middle-east-eastern-9798264553752","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}