The Pleasures of Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lubbock, John, Sir, 1834-1913

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Pleasures of Life" by Sir John Lubbock is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The text explores the various sources of happiness and fulfillment available in life, emphasizing the importance of both individual well-being and the impact of one's happiness on the happiness of others. The opening of the book features a preface detailing Lubbock's intention to share insights gathered from his own experiences and discussions at educational gatherings. He reflects on the duty of happiness, arguing that individuals are responsible for their own emotional states and that cultivating joy is beneficial not only for oneself but also for society. Lubbock discusses how happiness can be actively pursued through appreciation of life's pleasures and fulfillment of one's duties, underscoring that a cheerful disposition can influence the atmosphere around us. This introduction sets the tone for a contemplative exploration of life's joys, inviting readers to consider the circumstances that foster happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The duty of happiness

The happiness of duty

A song of books

The choice of books

The blessing of friends

The value of time

The pleasures of travel

The pleasures of home

Science

Education

Ambition

Wealth

Health

Love

Art

Poetry

Music

The beauties of nature

The troubles of life

Labour and rest

Religion

The hope of progress

The destiny of man.

Credits:

Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Robert Connal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-04-01