A Theory of Happiness
Lessons from a 100 year old Korean Philosopher THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
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- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2026
Summary
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What does real happiness look like? How can we find true purpose, meaning and connection in our finite time on Earth?
105-year-old Professor Kim reveals key aspects of ancient Korean philosophy and shares stories from over a century of living to help us live better. Showing us how to lean into the world with more softness, gratitude, openness and sincerity – especially when confronted with life’s challenges – he invites us to d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781037200434 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1037200438 |
| Author: | Hyung-Seok Kim |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 244g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 340mm x 138mm |
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About The Author
Hyung-Seok Kim
Professor Hyung-Seok Kim is a 105-year-old first-generation Korean philosopher. A former Harvard research professor, he has found true happiness in life, having overcome adversity from a young age, and is committed to spreading joy and helping others through his work. He was born in and grew up in the North Korean province of South Pyongan before leaving to study philosophy at Choson University in Japan. From 1954, he served as a professor of philosophy at Yonsei University, South Korea, for 31 years, laying the foundations of contemporary Korean philosophy as we know it today. He was a research professor at Harvard University and the University of Chicago and, to this day, remains engaged with lecturing, broadcast and writing.
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