The Discovery of Being
WW Norton · Print & ebook · April 7, 2015
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- Who it’s for
- Rollo May makes existential psychology approachable through its ideas, thinkers, and human concerns.
- Genres
- Existential Approaches, Existentialism, Humanistic Approaches
- Published
- WW Norton, April 7, 2015
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“Clear, accurate, and interesting. There is no better short introduction to the existential approach to psychology.” —Dallas Morning News The brilliant psychologist Rollo May was a major force in existential psychology. Here, he brings together the ideas of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and other great thinkers to offer insights into its ideas and techniques.
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He pays particular attention to the causes of loneliness and isolation and to our search to find new and firm moorings in order to move toward a future where responsibility, creativity, and love can play a role.
Ideas of Being
Rollo May makes existential psychology approachable through its ideas, thinkers, and human concerns.
Come here for
- Kierkegaard and Nietzsche brought into conversation with psychology
- A thoughtful look at loneliness, responsibility, creativity, and love
Expect
- An introduction to existential psychology’s ideas and techniques
- Attention to isolation and the search for firmer moorings
Where it sits
| Existential Approaches | 98% |
|---|---|
| Existentialism | 76% |
| Humanistic Approaches | 61% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
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- Authors
- Rollo May
- Publisher
- WW Norton
- Published
- April 7, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Personality