A Formula for Happiness

This book explores the revolutionary ideas of 18th-century French physician Julien Offray de La Mettrie, who boldly proposed that humans are intricate machines governed by chemistry. Tracing his provocative critiques of Stoicism, medicine, and the soul, it delves into contemporary neuroscience discoveries that support his views, raising thought-provoking questions about happiness, morality, and the nature of our existence. Combining historical insights with modern science, the narrative invites reflection on what truly drives our feelings, beliefs, and identity.