A Way Of Being
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it mean to truly live — not merely to exist, but to become fully, authentically oneself? A Way of Being presents the mature reflections of one of the twentieth century's most influential psychologists, gathering a rich collection of essays, personal meditations, and professional insights that chronicle Carl R. Rogers' evolving vision of what it means to be human. Written with warmth and intellectual rigour, the book details Rogers' person-centred philosophy in both therapeutic and everyday contexts, arguing that empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard are not merely clinical tools but the very foundations of meaningful human connection. Rogers writes with a rare combination of scientific precision and personal vulnerability, illustrating through his own life experiences how inner growth and genuine encounter with others can transform both individuals and societies. The book stands as a landmark in humanistic psychology, bridging the gap between professional theory and lived experience, and challenging readers to reconsider the nature of consciousness, creativity, and interpersonal relationships. Decades after its first publication, A Way of Being retains its power to provoke, inspire, and unsettle — leaving the reader to ask not only who they are, but who they might yet become.
Author: Carl R. Rogers
Format: Paperback
Published: 1980, Houghton Mifflin Company
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it mean to truly live — not merely to exist, but to become fully, authentically oneself? A Way of Being presents the mature reflections of one of the twentieth century's most influential psychologists, gathering a rich collection of essays, personal meditations, and professional insights that chronicle Carl R. Rogers' evolving vision of what it means to be human. Written with warmth and intellectual rigour, the book details Rogers' person-centred philosophy in both therapeutic and everyday contexts, arguing that empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard are not merely clinical tools but the very foundations of meaningful human connection. Rogers writes with a rare combination of scientific precision and personal vulnerability, illustrating through his own life experiences how inner growth and genuine encounter with others can transform both individuals and societies. The book stands as a landmark in humanistic psychology, bridging the gap between professional theory and lived experience, and challenging readers to reconsider the nature of consciousness, creativity, and interpersonal relationships. Decades after its first publication, A Way of Being retains its power to provoke, inspire, and unsettle — leaving the reader to ask not only who they are, but who they might yet become.