And if I want insight into morality and human nature from an ancient source, I’d turn to Plato and Aristotle before the Good Book.Īgain, this is all too subjective, which is the problem in general with using “ancient wisdom” to support a particular viewpoint. For those more philosophically inclined, or for those that appreciate the progress of humanism and science, Socrates, for example, would probably be a better fit for the archetypal perfect man. More than once he states in no unequivocal terms that Jesus is the “archetypal perfect man.” Perhaps, but without getting into it here, there are many reasons to think perhaps not. It appears that he NEEDS religion to be true to prevent his own nihilistic tendencies, a viewpoint he foists on his readers. The stories the author has selected to focus on, his preferred interpretations, and the stories he ignores, says more about his psychology than anything else. Now I’m sure this is fine with many people, but I was unpleasantly surprised that I had purchased a book on biblical criticism or theology. There are many ancient stories to choose from, each with endless interpretive possibilities, but the bible is, for some reason, the primary text. I understand that the author is interested in story and “archetypes,” but the bible is quoted out of proportion. I didn’t purchase the book to be preached at, and found it unexpected and highly obnoxious. He then proceeds to incessantly quote from the bible, perhaps the most dogmatic text ever written. The introduction of the book presents the author as an objective investigator of the truth, disillusioned by dogmatic ideology and prepared to demonstrate its dangers. This is rather obvious without having to understand the evolutionary history of lobsters.Ģ. Rule # 1, for instance, essentially states that females prefer males with confidence and that success breeds confidence and further success. When you strip away the pseudo-profundity and verbosity, you’re left with rather simple ideas you could find in any self-help book or discover on your own. The content does not justify the length of the book. I’m giving this one star for a couple of reasons.ġ. This is rather obvious wit I see many five-star reviews here, so here is the contrarian position.
I’m giving this one star for a couple of reasons. I see many five-star reviews here, so here is the contrarian position.
12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith, and human nature while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its listeners.more Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure, and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant, and vengeful? Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.
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