Original editorial artwork; not a historical photograph.
Luminaries · 1942–
Martin Seligman
Helped found positive psychology, shifting attention from treating illness toward cultivating strengths, meaning, and flourishing.
Martin Seligman is included in the Luminaries collection for work associated with Emotional Wellbeing and Health & Happiness. This profile offers a starting point for readers who want to place that work within the wider personal-development tradition.
Use the reading and listening links below to compare available titles, editions, and formats. Availability can change, so review the author, publisher, and description before choosing a book.
Luminaries
movement in the collection
1942–
life and work
2
focus areas
Ideas associated with the work
- Explore the work through emotional wellbeing
- Explore the work through health & happiness
“Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future, you can throw yourself into the service of that which is larger than you are.”
— Martin Seligman, Learned Optimism
In their own words
“Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future, you can throw yourself into the service of that which is larger than you are.”
— Martin Seligman, Learned Optimism
Helped found positive psychology, shifting attention from treating illness toward cultivating strengths, meaning, and flourishing.
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Health & Happiness
Signature works
Start with the books.
Explore a short reading list, with purchasing links that support ManyMasters.
Affiliate disclosure: ManyMasters may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.