Listen to a sample
How and How Not to Be Happy
- Author
- J. Budziszewski
- Narrator
- L. J. Ganser
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 31 May 2022
- Run Time
- 6 hours 40 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
It’s time to start asking the right questions about happiness.
The West is facing a happiness crisis. Today, less than a quarter of American adults rate themselves as very happy—a record low. False views of happiness abound, and the explosion in “happiness studies” has done little to dispel them. Why is true happiness so elusive, and why is it so hard to define?
In How and How Not to Be Happy, internationally renowned philosopher and happiness theorist, J. Budziszewski, draws on decades of study to dispel the myths and wishful thinking that blind people from uncovering lasting fulfillment.
Could happiness lie in health, wealth, responsibility, or pleasure? Should we settle for imperfect happiness? What would it even mean to attain perfect fulfillment? Budziszewski separates the wheat from the chaff, exploring how to attain happiness—and just as importantly, how not to.
Critics Review
-
“Just reading this brilliantly written book will make you happy.”
Peter Kreeft, author of A Summa of the Summa
-
“The best book on happiness that you are ever going to read. Rightly understood, happiness is available!”
Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary
-
“This is a readable book that everyone can learn from about the one thing that matters: happiness.”
Romanus Cessario, O.P., Ave Maria University
-
“J. Budziszewski unites a deep expertise in the most important thinking about happiness with an intimate familiarity with our current crisis in seeking happiness.”
Christopher Kaczor, author of The Gospel of Happiness
See more reviews See fewer reviews
-
“This book overflows with subtlety, insight, and a profound understanding of what it is to be human.”
Daniel A. Bonevac, the University of Texas at Austin
-
“One could hardly find a truer act of love.”
Michael Pakaluk, author of Mary’s Voice in the Gospel according to John
-
“I can’t think of a better guide than this book.”
Francis J. Beckwith, Baylor University
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- J. Budziszewski
- Narrator
- L. J. Ganser
- Duration
- 6 hours 40 minutes
- Release Date
- 31 May 2022
- ISBN
- 9798200898428
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude
Synopsis
It’s time to start asking the right questions about happiness.The West is facing a happiness crisis. Today, less than a quarter of American adults rate themselves as very happy—a record low. False views of happiness abound, and the explosion in “happiness studies” has done little to dispel them. Why is true happiness so elusive, and why is it so hard to define?In How and How Not to Be Happy, internationally renowned philosopher and happiness theorist, J. Budziszewski, draws on decades of study to dispel the myths and wishful thinking that blind people from uncovering lasting fulfillment.Could happiness lie in health, wealth, responsibility, or pleasure? Should we settle for imperfect happiness? What would it even mean to attain perfect fulfillment? Budziszewski separates the wheat from the chaff, exploring how to attain happiness—and just as importantly, how not to.
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.