The Direction Of Desire: Suggestions For The Application Of Psychology To Everyday Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Published in the early twentieth century, this work of applied psychology presents a thoughtful and accessible guide to understanding the role of desire and motivation in shaping human behavior and daily experience. Stanley M. Bligh argues that the unconscious drives and longings that govern our choices need not remain mysterious forces beyond our control, but can instead be recognized, redirected, and harnessed toward more fulfilling ends. Written in a measured yet encouraging tone, the text instructs readers on how psychological principles — drawn from the emerging science of the mind — can be practically applied to relationships, ambition, habit, and personal well-being. Bligh illustrates his ideas with relatable observations from everyday life, making what might otherwise be dense theoretical material feel grounded and immediately useful. A fascinating artifact of early popular psychology, the work bridges the gap between academic thought and the self-improvement tradition, offering readers a window into how Edwardian-era thinkers understood the inner life.
Author: Stanley M. Bligh
Format: Hardback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Published in the early twentieth century, this work of applied psychology presents a thoughtful and accessible guide to understanding the role of desire and motivation in shaping human behavior and daily experience. Stanley M. Bligh argues that the unconscious drives and longings that govern our choices need not remain mysterious forces beyond our control, but can instead be recognized, redirected, and harnessed toward more fulfilling ends. Written in a measured yet encouraging tone, the text instructs readers on how psychological principles — drawn from the emerging science of the mind — can be practically applied to relationships, ambition, habit, and personal well-being. Bligh illustrates his ideas with relatable observations from everyday life, making what might otherwise be dense theoretical material feel grounded and immediately useful. A fascinating artifact of early popular psychology, the work bridges the gap between academic thought and the self-improvement tradition, offering readers a window into how Edwardian-era thinkers understood the inner life.