This guy is brilliant. I found him when I was trying to figure out why republicans and democrats didn't understand each other when they talk about values. HE KNOWS! ( )

Profound and ultimately extremely practical synthesis of what makes human beings happy, What other subject is there? ( )

Really enjoyable book- covers a lot of the same ground as other books on the subject: paradox of choice, man's overwhelming new fro reciprocity. However, does a great job of weaving in some of the great philosophers thoughts on the subject, both east and west, and comes to a fairly satisfying conclusion on the subject.

Worth reading.

A nice overview of the meaning of happiness -- what it is, where it comes from, why we strive for it, how we try to achieve it. Draws on basic, foundational tenets of psychology, philosophy, biology and religion to discuss corroborative concepts of morality, love, virtue, and how these are each learned/known/taught/understood.

It's well-written and accessible -- an easy read, I'll be done by tonight -- and also pretty engaging. And reminds me of some important concepts I haven't reviewed since undergrad.

I really couldn't get into it when I picked it up last year, on the recommendation of a friend, but whizzed through this time through. ( )

One of the most important books I read this year. The title is a stupid marketing ploy; the content is actually a summary of positive psychology research, tips on what people find most satisfying in life. Also Haidt tacks on an approachable summary of his own research into moral psychology. That's the best part. ( )