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Laham, Simon M.
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Pleasure.
Deadly sins -- Psychology.
Vices -- Psychological aspects.
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The science of sin :...
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The science of sin : the psychology of the seven deadlies (and why they are so good for you) / Simon Laham.
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Laham, Simon M.
New York : Three Rivers Press, c2012.
Subjects
Pleasure.
Deadly sins -- Psychology.
Vices -- Psychological aspects.
ISBN:
9780307719348
0307719340
Description:
217 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Edition:
1st ed.
Contents:
Lust: bras, benevolence, and better grades -- Gluttony: eat, drink, and be merry, smart, and helpful -- Greed: buying happiness, hard work, and self-reliance -- Sloth: slow, lazy, and asleep wins the race -- Anger: the positive negative emotion -- Envy: how wanting what others have makes you happier, smarter, and more creative -- Pride: that which cometh before quite a lot of good stuff.
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Combines modern research and historical anecdotes to make a lighthearted case for living a sinful life, explaining how moderate indulgences in the "deadly" behaviors can have such benefits as higher self-esteem and better social skills.
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Hawaii State Library
Social Science & Philosophy
150 La
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Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
150 La
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02/19/2019
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