Book Club: The Happiness Hypothesis – Jonathan Haidt

Join us for a discussion of The Happiness Hypothesis by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, a book that blends ancient philosophy with contemporary science to ask: What really makes us happy?

Haidt examines ten Great Ideas—drawn from thinkers like Buddha, Plato, and the Stoics—and tests them against the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience. Together, we’ll unpack questions like:

• Is happiness something we find, or something we create?
• Can we change our minds by changing our environments?
• What roles do love, virtue, purpose, and struggle play in a meaningful life?

Whether you’ve read the whole book or just want to explore some of its central ideas, you’re welcome to join. Expect a lively, respectful conversation and a chance to reflect on your own experiences through the lens of science and wisdom traditions.

If you need help accessing an ebook or audiobook version of the text, feel free to reach out to me directly.