A 105-Year-Old Philosopher Explains Happiness I Key Lessons

A 105-year-old Korean philosopher says happiness is simpler than we think. Here's what "A Theory of Happiness" by Hyung-Seok Kim teaches about finding joy, meaning, and connection at any age. In this video, I break down A Theory of Happiness (Bloomsbury, 2026) by Professor Hyung-Seok Kim, a philosopher often called the grandfather of Korean philosophy and a former Harvard research professor. Drawing on over a century of life and on ancient Korean philosophical values, he shows how to approach life with more softness, gratitude, openness, and sincerity, especially when life gets hard. 🔑 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to find the happiness that already exists in your daily life How hard work and personal growth cultivate lasting happiness How to nurture happiness through your closest relationships Why happiness can grow, not fade, as you age and mature 🎯 WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone searching for a calmer, more meaningful life: readers of philosophy and self-help, people going through a hard season, and anyone curious about Korean philosophy and wisdom from a long life. 💬 QUESTION FOR YOU Which idea about happiness surprised you most? Tell me in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for new book breakdowns on happiness, meaning, and personal growth:    / @thesharedshelf-m2   #ATheoryOfHappiness #happiness #philosophy