Summary:
The book explores ten great ideas from ancient wisdom, examining their relevance through the lens of psychological science to understand happiness and meaning in life. It delves into topics like the divided self, love, virtue, and the pursuit of happiness, integrating insights from Western and Eastern philosophies with modern psychological research.
Key points:
1. Divided Self: Haidt uses a rider-elephant metaphor to explain our rational and emotional selves. The rider is our conscious mind, the elephant is our emotional mind. This helps us manage emotions and behaviors.
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