Russell on Happiness

Name: Russell on Happiness
Author: Bertrand Russell

罗素论幸福

by Bertrand Russell (伯特兰·罗素)

Status: Completed
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Synopsis

You're obviously living a good life, but you still can't feel happy? RUSSELL: I wrote this book to cure everyday misfortune. This is the life philosophy written by British philosopher Bertrand Russell for every ordinary person. By analyzing the causes of unhappiness and the elements of happiness, he found a cure for ordinary people's daily misfortune. In the book, Russell points out straight away that this book is written for people who have not suffered great pain from the outside world, have enough income to ensure food and housing, and are in good health, have not experienced major disasters, and have never been humiliated in public. This kind of people are you and me in life. Life is not particularly good or bad, but we always feel that something is wrong. How can we improve our living situation? Russell used the rational thinking of a mathematician and the rigorous logic of a philosopher to analyze the reasons that make us unhappy and the methods to make us happy, and gave sincere suggestions. "Russell on Happiness" was published in 1930 and was also translated as "The Road to Happiness". The significance of this reprint is not only to make the translation more fluent and plain, in line with modern people's reading habits, but also to pass on the wisdom of the philosopher and mathematician Russell to contemporary Chinese people. To this end, the book also adds an original 10,000-word introduction by Xu Yingjin, professor of philosophy at Fudan University, to help readers understand the significance of "Russell on Happiness" to modern people. As it is said in "Fu Lei's Family Letter", "Although this book was written thirty years ago, it is full of wisdom and philosophical words. These words will never become outdated, so it is still beneficial to today's readers." The wisdom in "Russell on Happiness" will never go out of style. It is a well-deserved secret book for modern people to relieve their worries.

Reader comments

This book is like a dear friend, bringing us thoughts and suggestions about happiness. Mr. Russell used his wisdom and insight to give us a deeper understanding of happiness. The views in the book are both pragmatic and thought-provoking, and are really inspiring for new mothers like me. I think everyone can find their own shadow in this book and gain the courage and methods to pursue happiness. Highly recommended!
11 likes2y ago
The logic is clear, the language is condensed, and he has a deep and comprehensive understanding of society. As a mathematician, Russell's use of mathematical logic is impressive. I personally think Russell is making a rational analysis of society and individuals, rather than falsely comforting others' pain, because this false comfort will not have real benefit to readers.
6 likes4mo ago
After reading it, I just feel more objective and less painful. Oh, still not happy. A life without good skin is the greatest unhappiness for men. How to live such a life? Never been in love. Quite disillusioned. And never been loved. Eh.
5 likes6mo ago
My suggestion is that people should make up their minds to follow rational beliefs and not allow irrational beliefs to appear randomly and not be controlled by them, no matter how briefly.
4 likes12mo ago
First of all, this book cannot cure insomnia. It can neither make a person who is rushing to work stable nor relieve the anxiety of lack of happiness. Everyone has already thought about many theories.
1 like4mo ago
The content is colorful and engaging.
1 like1y ago
A very useful book, I learned a lot after reading it
1 like9mo ago
Many contents and phenomena mentioned in the book are still applicable to today's society
1 like11mo ago
Person worthy of admiration
1y ago
The boss is the boss
10mo ago
A classic work worth reading.
4mo ago
Great book, the theory from nearly a hundred years ago is still applicable today
5mo ago
Parents in China and the West are pretty much the same. Why is it for your own good?
5mo ago
After reading Russell's book, I personally think that separating psychology from philosophy is not necessarily a good thing.
3mo ago
Although it was written in the last century, many of the words are still applicable
4mo ago
The writing is very detailed. The author must have done a lot of thinking and observation.
6mo ago

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