Flourish by Martin Seligman

Flourish is a book by internationally esteemed psychologist Martin Seligman. It is his first book in ten years and introduces his new concept of what wellbeing is.

Key details

• Author: Martin Seligman
• Written by an internationally esteemed psychologist
• First book by the author in ten years
• Presents a new concept of wellbeing
• Draws on the author’s work on optimism, motivation and character

Synopsis

Flourish sets out a view of psychology that goes beyond relieving human suffering, reflecting the aims of the Positive Psychology movement that Seligman has led for fifteen years. It introduces a new theory of what makes a good life, described in terms that apply not only to individuals but also to communities and nations.

Building on the author’s work on optimism, motivation and character, the book explores how to get the most out of life and explains what he believes wellbeing really is.