The Conquest of Happiness
Bertrand Russell
1930
George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Second Impression
8vo
Description:
This work by Bertrand Russell offers a practical analysis of the causes of unhappiness and the means by which an individual may achieve a contented life. Eschewing complex metaphysical arguments, Russell identifies external and internal factors such as competition, fatigue, and envy that contribute to modern malaise, while advocating for zest, impersonal interests, and affection as remedies. This is a second impression, issued in the same year as the first with its original jacket.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Brown jacket over light blue cloth and blue lettering. Binding is firm and contents are clean with light foxing. Embossed ex libris to title page. Boards are clean. Price clipped jacket has light edge-wear with some tearing to corners and small loss to spine ends. Creasing to edges. Light water mark to front panel. Jacket is protected in removable plastic sleeve.
The Conquest of Happiness
Bertrand Russell
1930
George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Second Impression
8vo
Description:
This work by Bertrand Russell offers a practical analysis of the causes of unhappiness and the means by which an individual may achieve a contented life. Eschewing complex metaphysical arguments, Russell identifies external and internal factors such as competition, fatigue, and envy that contribute to modern malaise, while advocating for zest, impersonal interests, and affection as remedies. This is a second impression, issued in the same year as the first with its original jacket.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Brown jacket over light blue cloth and blue lettering. Binding is firm and contents are clean with light foxing. Embossed ex libris to title page. Boards are clean. Price clipped jacket has light edge-wear with some tearing to corners and small loss to spine ends. Creasing to edges. Light water mark to front panel. Jacket is protected in removable plastic sleeve.
