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About the Course

What are the determinants of a happy and fulfilling life? This is surely one of life’s biggest questions, and a question that has interested many of our ancestors. Buddha famously gave up his kingdom in search of happiness. Several Greek philosophers (from Aristotle to Epicurus and Plato to Socrates) had their own views on what it takes to be happy. And of course, we all have our own theories about happiness too. How valid are our theories? Until recently, if you wished for an answer to this question, you would've been forced to base it on discussions with spiritual leaders. Or, if you were lucky, you could've based it on late-night (and perhaps intoxicant-fueled) conversations with friends and family. Happily, all that has changed now. Over the past decade-and-a-half, scientists have gotten into the act big time. We now have a pretty good idea of what it takes to lead a happy and fulfilling life. This course, based on the award-winning class offered both at the Indian School of Business and at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, developed by Prof. Raj Raghunathan (aka "Dr. Happy-smarts") draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment. Although not mandatory, reading Prof. Raj's forthcoming book, titled If you're so smart, why aren't you happy? can help you review and assimilate the material covered in this book at your leisure. For Coursera learners alone, the hardcover version of the book is available for a deep discount of 50%, plus shipping and handling. You can order the hardcover for 50% off by writing to Aaron at: Aaron@800ceoread.com. Please mention that you are a student of the "coursera happiness course" in your email. The course will feature guest appearances by several well-known thought leaders, including: - Dan Ariely (author of Predictably Irrational and, soon to be released, Irrationally Yours), - Ed Diener (“Dr. Happiness”), - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (author of Flow), By taking this course, you will discover the answers to questions such as: - Why aren’t the smart-and-the-successful as happy as they could—or should—be - What are the “7 Deadly Happiness Sins” that even the smart and the successful commit?, and - What are the “7 Habits of the Highly Happy” and how can you implement them in your life? By the end of the course, I expect students who have been diligent with the lectures and exercises to not just gain a deeper understanding of the science of happiness, but to also be significantly happier....

Top reviews

PP

Aug 3, 2020

The course has been challenging , yet fulfilling. Conducted in a scientific way, the course has changed the way I look at Happiness ! Thanks a lot Dr. Raj and team for making the course so engrossing!

JM

Apr 27, 2021

It is a nice course but the numbers of assignments to review are too much (5) should be 2 or 3, sometimes you have to wait days for others students assignments or for your assignment to be review.

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By Valentina S

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Sep 29, 2016

Very very Good and interesting

By Liza L

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Jun 1, 2016

it is a great course for life.

By Cristian B

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Feb 1, 2016

Faltaron subtitulos en español

By Giselle D M

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Oct 22, 2015

A really life-changing course!

By Beth

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Aug 28, 2015

This is a course worth taking.

By Satyaprem M

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Sep 15, 2024

Very good learning experience

By JR L

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May 31, 2020

I really enjoyed this course.

By Siddharth P

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Jan 21, 2018

excellent course on happiness

By Kim O

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Aug 19, 2015

I rate it really high-5 stars

By Rabi R

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May 7, 2022

i really like this course!!!

By 10_Imran U

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Jun 29, 2021

good course very informative

By SK N

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Jan 7, 2021

I have grown Nice Experience

By SOUVIK S

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Oct 3, 2020

Amazing Course. Nice Videos.

By Kiran A W

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Aug 26, 2020

It was really really useful.

By Sree D K K

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Jul 14, 2020

A mindful learning for life!

By Naufal A

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Jul 4, 2020

Good and Very happy. Thanks.

By Leonardo H

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May 13, 2020

One of the best I ever taken

By Ravendra K M

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May 2, 2020

A great course by Prof. Raj.

By Kristin S

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May 3, 2017

I really enjoyed this course

By Vivian F

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Mar 28, 2017

A must for every human being

By Damaris C

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Sep 14, 2016

Muy interesante y divertido!

By Ramasubramanian V

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Mar 24, 2016

In fact this changed my life

By Tainá B C

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Dec 22, 2015

Very interesting and useful!

By Thandar A

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Oct 26, 2015

This course is really great!