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<p>When we think of psychology, we think of a field dedicated to understanding and curing the dark side of life—addictions, phobias, compulsions, anxieties, and on and on. But there is a field of psychology that looks at the bright side, that considers seriously these questions: What makes life most worth living? And how can we pursue a good life? That field is called, not surprisingly, positive psychology.</p> <p>In Pursuing the Good Life, one of the founders of positive psychology, Christopher Peterson, offers one hundred bite-sized reflections exploring the many sides of this exciting new field. With the humor, warmth, and wisdom that has made him an award-winning teacher, Peterson takes readers on a lively tour of the sunny side of the psychological street. What are the roles played by positive emotions and happiness, by strengths of character, by optimism, and by good relationships with others? How can we pursue the good life in families, workplaces, schools, and sports, no matter who we are or where we live? With titles such as "You May Now Kiss the Bride—And Would You Like Fries With That?" and "How Can You Tell If Someone from France is Happy?" Peterson good-humoredly explo

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Author

Christopher Peterson

Publisher

Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9780199916351

Category

science

Subjects

Psychology, Fiction, Science

Rating

3.88 / 5 (89 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14