The Biology of Happiness

• Main Author: Grinde, Bjørn (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research,
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Neuropsychology.; Social Sciences.; Quality of Life Research.

The book presents a model for happiness based on current knowledge in evolutionary biology and neurobiology. Briefly, the primary purpose of nervous systems is to direct an animal toward behaviour relevant for survival and procreation. In primitive animals actions are based on reflexes, while in hum...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Chapter 1. Introduction: From Philosophy to science
• Chapter 2. Evolution of Nervous Systems
• Chapter 3. The Human Brain
• Chapter 4. Mental Health
• Chapter 5. How to improve Happiness
• Chapter 6. The Politics of Happiness
• Chapter 7. Concluding Remarks
• References.-.