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Psychology · 20 min

The Conquest of Happiness

By Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell's 'The Conquest of Happiness' reveals that true joy is an active pursuit, found not in self-absorption, but through genuine engagement with the world, cultivating diverse interests, and embracing life's imperfections. This episode distills his enduring philosophy for lasting contentment.

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“Bertrand Russell's 'The Conquest of Happiness' reveals that true joy is an active pursuit, found not in self-absorption, but through genuine engagement with the world, cultivating diverse interests, and embracing life's imperfections. This episode distills his enduring philosophy for lasting contentment.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness

What it is about

happiness philosophy, well-being, self-absorption

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of happiness philosophy, well-being, self-absorption and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Bertrand Russell brings a credible and useful lens to happiness philosophy, well-being, self-absorption, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Bertrand Russell

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