Book Review: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
Book Review: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
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12 Rules for Life is a groundbreaking guide to self-improvement
In 12 Rules for Life, Jordan Peterson sets out a set of guidelines for living a meaningful life in the modern world. Peterson argues that Being (the entirety of the human subjective experience) inevitably entails suffering, but that this suffering can be minimized by taking responsibility for our actions. This clear and detailed summary and analysis is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand Peterson’s bestelling book: it features a thorough explanation of the author’s aims, the main concepts on which his work is based, namely order and chaos, and a closer look at his 12 rules and their meaning. It also provides an introduction to Peterson’s key influences, including the psychoanalyst and psychiatrist Carl Jung, and a discussion of the impact of his work, giving you everything you need to understand this influential book in just 50 minutes.
This accessible and insightful 52-page summary and analysis is structured as follows:
- 12 Rules for Life
- Context
- The author: Jordan Peterson
- Context and background
- Summary of 12 Rules for Life
- Impact of 12 Rules for Life
- Reception
- Criticism of Peterson’s approach
- Summary
About 12 Rules for Life
As its title suggests, 12 Rules for Life sets out a series of guidelines for living a meaningful life and minimizing unnecessary suffering. Based on his own experience, as well as insights from psychology and philosophy, Peterson explains how we can find a sense of purpose and take responsibility for the course of our own lives. The work has sold millions of copies to date, topping nonfiction bestseller lists in numerous countries, including the UK, the USA and Peterson’s native Canada.
About Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson is one of the 21st century’s leading public intellectuals. Alongside his work as a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, he enjoys a thriving career as a public speaker, as well as an enviable online platform, with a significant presence on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. He is best-known for his 2018 bestseller 12 Rules for Life; he is also the author of Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief, which explores the shared myths that have shaped our world.
Product details
ISBN | 9782808017244 |
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Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
Series | 50MINUTES.COM – Book Review |
Format | |
Pages | 52 |
File size | 2.4 MB |