The Farther Reaches Of Human Nature
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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What does it mean to be fully human? In The Farther Reaches of Human Nature, the legendary psychologist Abraham H. Maslow pushes beyond the boundaries of his iconic hierarchy of needs to argue that human beings are driven not merely by deficiency and survival, but by an innate impulse toward growth, creativity, and self-transcendence. Drawing on decades of research in humanistic and transpersonal psychology, this landmark work presents Maslow's most expansive and visionary thinking, addressing topics ranging from peak experiences and B-cognition to the psychology of science, creativity, and values. Compiled from papers and lectures delivered in the final years of his life, this posthumous collection stands as both a culmination and a manifesto — a bold intellectual testament to the potential of the human spirit. Maslow's prose is accessible yet rigorously argued, blending empirical observation with philosophical depth in a manner that bridges science and the humanities. His conviction that psychology must concern itself with the highest reaches of human achievement — not merely its pathologies — remains as provocative and urgent today as ever. For anyone who has ever wondered how far the human mind and soul can truly reach, this book offers an answer that is simultaneously scientific and profoundly inspiring.
Author: A.H. Maslow
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it mean to be fully human? In The Farther Reaches of Human Nature, the legendary psychologist Abraham H. Maslow pushes beyond the boundaries of his iconic hierarchy of needs to argue that human beings are driven not merely by deficiency and survival, but by an innate impulse toward growth, creativity, and self-transcendence. Drawing on decades of research in humanistic and transpersonal psychology, this landmark work presents Maslow's most expansive and visionary thinking, addressing topics ranging from peak experiences and B-cognition to the psychology of science, creativity, and values. Compiled from papers and lectures delivered in the final years of his life, this posthumous collection stands as both a culmination and a manifesto — a bold intellectual testament to the potential of the human spirit. Maslow's prose is accessible yet rigorously argued, blending empirical observation with philosophical depth in a manner that bridges science and the humanities. His conviction that psychology must concern itself with the highest reaches of human achievement — not merely its pathologies — remains as provocative and urgent today as ever. For anyone who has ever wondered how far the human mind and soul can truly reach, this book offers an answer that is simultaneously scientific and profoundly inspiring.