Tag Archives: Positive psychology

The Power of Positive Emotions

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

In order for human beings to flourish, Dr. Barbara Fredrickson argues, we need to get essential daily nutrients—not only from food, but also from a laugh, a hug or even a smaller moment of positive emotion, especially with someone with … Continue reading →

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The Good Life: Unifying the Philosophy and Psychology of Well-being

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

Philosophers defend theories of what well-being is but ignore what psychologists have learned about it, while psychologists learn about well-being but lack a theory of what it is. In The Good Life, Michael Bishop brings together these complementary investigations and … Continue reading →

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