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Book Title: Philosophy and Happiness : How Philosophy Can Bring Felicity
Item Length: 9in.
Item Height: 0.5in.
Item Width: 6in.
Author: John L. Bowman
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Personal Growth / Happiness, General
Publisher: John L. Bowman, Author
Publication Year: 2017
Genre: Self-Help, Philosophy
Item Weight: 11.4 Oz
