| Author |
Droz, Joseph, 1773-1850 |
| Translator |
Flint, Timothy, 1780-1840 |
| LoC No. |
09033294
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| Title |
The Art of Being Happy
In a Series of Letters from a Father to His Children: with Observations and Comments
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Art of Being Happy" by Joseph Droz is a philosophical treatise composed of letters, likely written in the early 19th century. The work is framed as a series of letters from a father imparting wisdom to his children about happiness and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. The central theme revolves around the idea that happiness is not merely a result of circumstance but can be systematically pursued through understanding one’s desires, maintaining mental tranquility, and adhering to moral laws. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage with a heartfelt introduction, expressing his desire to guide his children through life's complexities with insights gained from personal experience. He acknowledges that while true happiness is often elusive and muddled by societal norms and personal desires, it can be attained through self-reflection and emotional discipline. The father encourages his children to consider the deeper connections between their thoughts and actions, suggesting that many sufferings stem from unregulated desires. The opening lays a foundation for further exploration, indicating that happiness is an art that can be cultivated through virtuous living and rational understanding of one’s own nature and the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
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| Subject |
Happiness
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56869 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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