In 'Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions', author Dan Ariely emphasises on the fact that people are far less rational than standard economic theory assumes.
'The Laws of Human Nature' by Robert Greene decodes human behaviour and has served as a guide to many readers. In the book, the author uses ancient wisdom and philosophy and guides readers on how they can understand the behaviour of people around them.
In 'The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom', Jonathan Haidt explores several "Great Ideas" on happiness espoused by thinkers like Plato, Buddha, Jesus, and others, and examines them in the light of contemporary psychological research.
An award-winning book, 'The Social Animal' by Elliot Aronson provides a take on modern social psychology. It deals with a wide range of topics - including causes of prejudice, aggression, and cognitive dissonance.
Our habits shape our lives in different ways and that's what 'The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business' by Charles Duhigg explores how habits are formed, how certain habits impact your daily lives and how one can overcome bad habits.
In 'Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships', Eric Berne explores the dynamics of human relationships and shows how people unconsciously manipulate each other into acting in alienating and self-destructive ways.
'Thinking Fast And Slow' by Daniel Kahneman shows that people might think they are being logical, but prejudice and errors cloud their minds. The author writes how intuition and slow thinking can help you make better decisions.
In 'The Art Of Thinking Clearly', Rolf Dobelli writes about common thinking errors and how to resolve them via simple solutions. The book aims to help readers make better decisions.
'Man's Search For Meaning' by Viktor Frankl chronicles the author's experience in Nazi concentration camps. He writes about how in the worst of situations, it's possible to find meaning in life.
'Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness' by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein focuses on the concept of nudging and how it helps people make better decisions by making the preferred options more accessible.