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Happiness

Happiness

Jeffrey R. Di Leo

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2021
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781032015200

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This book introduces the reader to the ways in which happiness has been explored in philosophy and literature for thousands of years. The multidisciplinary approach of this book will appeal to a variety of readers from literary studies, critical theory, philosophy and psychology and anyone with an interest in happiness and theories of emotion.

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