First published 1998
What if everything we think we know about well-being is wrong? In this groundbreaking work, Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman upends centuries of philosophical speculation, revealing the hidden forces that shape our everyday joys and sorrows. From the unsung power of luck to the surprising impact of cognitive biases, Kahneman guides us through the labyrinth of the human mind, challenging our most cherished assumptions about what it means to live a good life.
Genres: psychology, non-fiction, biography-memoir, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-assumptions, expert-perspective
605 pages · Paperback · Russell Sage Foundation