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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

GZ

May 16, 2020

Amazing class. Among the best online courses ever taken. Thanks so much for all the hard work. It was the best company to have during the Covid crisis. Much gratitude! Great work Proff Raj!!!

MM

Nov 10, 2017

I knew some of the topics but other were new to me, I found particularly interesting the primer to mindfulness and meditation.Prof. Raj style is really good and the course is nicely crafted

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By Nam N M

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Aug 25, 2025

Great course

By vijaykumar

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Mar 30, 2025

Great course

By María E D V H

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Jul 11, 2021

Excellent :)

By sweety d

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Jan 17, 2021

Great course

By POOJAHARINI L B

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Sep 27, 2020

really good!

By Thatiane N R

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Aug 12, 2020

Excelente!!!

By Bibiana C

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Aug 12, 2020

gratidão!!!!

By 舒姗

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Jul 9, 2020

good lessons

By moez k

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May 22, 2018

Great

course

By Antonio C R

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Nov 7, 2017

Muy bueno!!!

By Anna-Laura M P

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Jul 21, 2017

Love it!! :D

By Uwakmfon E

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Apr 11, 2017

Brilliant!!!

By Manu A

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Mar 16, 2017

Thanks A Lot

By clementina c

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Feb 26, 2017

beautiful!!!

By Isabelle H

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Apr 3, 2016

Great course

By Linda K

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Sep 16, 2015

Fantastic!!!

By Nilanjan R

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Mar 21, 2024

nice course

By sara d

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May 7, 2023

Sara Danei

By 032Prashant K

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Jul 17, 2021

it was nice

By Suraj K

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Jun 8, 2021

nice course

By alshaymaa a

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May 23, 2021

very useful

By queen A

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May 3, 2021

Thank you .

By Arnab K H

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Apr 4, 2021

Nice course

By Aditya M P

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Jan 1, 2021

Good Course

By RAHUL C

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Dec 29, 2020

Good course