{"product_id":"the-four-levels-of-happiness-your-path-to-personal-flourishing-9798889112341","title":"The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on his study of great theologians and philosophers dating back to Aristotle, eminent philosopher and physicist Rev. Dr. Robert Spitzer devised his Four Levels of Happiness, asserting that whichever level dominates our lives will dictate our actions and determine the depth and endurance of our happiness. Incorporating examples from science, philosophy, psychology, and everyday life, Spitzer engagingly lays out achievable ways to ascend the ladder of happiness and find the fulfillment of all your desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are religiously minded or a skeptic, you will explore the fascinating relationship between science and the transcendent and gain keys to attaining the heights of joy. You will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour questions that will help you determine where you are on the happiness scale \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe essential ingredient for level-one happiness \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe endless loop people get stuck in with level-two happiness \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe keys to level-three happiness and what goes into \u003ci\u003edeciding\u003c\/i\u003e to move to level four \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine questions to ask yourself about others that will enlighten your mind and change your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will also learn about five \u003ci\u003etranscendental desires\u003c\/i\u003e that pull you up toward the fourth level of happiness and five \u003ci\u003ecosmic inadequacies\u003c\/i\u003e that drive you beyond the world of the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the lens of science, Spitzer sheds light on the origins of the universe and man and the benefits of supernatural faith. Additionally, he explains three types of prayer and methods for developing a personal relationship with the Creator to find lasting and authentic joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost significantly, you will find what it truly means to reach the level of transcendence. As you learn practical tips based on Ignatius of Loyola's Rules of Discernment, you will be empowered to live an enlightened, purposeful, joyous life. Above all, through Spitzer's logical, systematic reasoning you will see the beauty of Providence at work in you and how to open your heart to the power of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Spitzer S. J. Ph. D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.68h x 5.76w x 0.86d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798889112341\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRev. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., is the founder and president of the Magis Center. A scholar, teacher, author, and seasoned leader, Spitzer is a preeminent theologian and philosopher, specializing in the philosophy of science. His other areas of expertise are ethics and leadership. As president of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, he significantly increased the university's programs in faith, ethics, service, and leadership as well as the enrollment, endowment, and facilities. Spitzer has made many TV appearances, including Larry King Live (discussing the origins of the universe with Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra), The Today Show, the History Channel's God and the Universe, and the PBS series Closer to the Truth. He has a weekly television program on EWTN--Father Spitzer's Universe--and is the author of eighteen books and many scholarly articles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43769264111731,"sku":"9.79889E+12","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_a97d45ab-d3d6-485b-bbeb-28448d9d2818.jpg?v=1757073850","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-four-levels-of-happiness-your-path-to-personal-flourishing-9798889112341","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}