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Laham, Simon M.
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Pleasure.
Deadly sins
Deadly sins -- Psychology.
Vices -- Psychological aspects.
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Laham, Simon M.
Pleasure.
Deadly sins
Deadly sins -- Psychology.
Vices -- Psychological aspects.
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The science of sin : the
psychology
of the seven deadlies (and why they are so good for you) / Simon Laham.
by
Laham, Simon M.
Three Rivers Press, c2012.
Call #:
179.8 L183s
Subjects
Pleasure.
Deadly
sins
Deadly
sins
--
Psychology
.
Vices
--
Psychological aspects.
ISBN:
9780307719348
0307719340
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
217 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
Summary:
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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179.8 L183s
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