Summary of Happiness

Happiness: A History is a book by Darrin M. McMahon which looks at the history of the pursuit of happiness from the Ancient Greeks to the present day. It examines how the idea of happiness has changed and evolved over time, the various philosophical, religious, and cultural approaches to the pursuit of happiness, and the implications of the current happiness movement. Through his exploration of the history of happiness, McMahon argues that the concept of happiness is far more complex than is commonly assumed. The book also discusses the implications of the current happiness movement and the implications of our increasingly consumer-oriented society on our pursuit of happiness.