The Lost Art of Happiness - 9781616142551

"Arthur Dobrin's The Lost Art of Happiness lives up to its name. For Dobrin, happiness is neither elusive nor a prize to be won by completing prescribed formulas or mastering twelve steps. It is, rather, an art to be cultivated over time and achieved through practice....In this wise and personable book, Dobrin leads us to the happiness to be found in love and friendship, community and beauty. To travel with him is to enrich ourselves in the wisdom and the joy of the human experience."---Dr. Joseph Chuman Leader of the Ethical Culture Societies of Bergen County, New Jersey, and New York; and professor of human rights in the graduate school of Columbia University

"This is a truly brilliant book-a wonderful mix of humanity, religious thought, science, and positive psychology. This beautiful book is deep and revealing."---Stephen G. Post Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University, and senior fellow in the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University

"Arthur Dobrin's books a clear exposition on what it means to be human. I highly recommend it to anyone in a position of power, and [it] should be read by anyone who cares about people."---Manuel Cortizo Ceo of Eqantia Global Business, Spain

"[The Lost Art of Happiness] examines the concept of happiness, explores its links with innate bliss, and arrives at some very interesting and altruistic conclusions. [Dobrin] gives suggestions on how an ethical approach could work in bringing happiness in our day-to-day lives and how we can train ourselves to be happy in all circumstances....[This] is quite simply a handbook for those who wish to achieve peace and happiness in their lives."---Manish Modi Indian publisher and public speaker on Jainism