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Maps of Meaning
Jordan B. Peterson
4.44 (32 Reviews)
Psychology
Philosophy
Science
Panoramica
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Peterson's psychological masterpiece explores how myths shape our beliefs and behaviors, balancing chaos and order. Initially overlooked, this profound work later inspired a TV series and made bestseller lists, offering readers a roadmap to confront their darkest potential and find transformative meaning.

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Why do humans across all cultures tell stories about heroes battling dragons? What drives our simultaneous fear of the unknown and our irresistible urge to explore it? These universal patterns reflect our fundamental psychological architecture-the deep structure of human meaning-making. At its core, Maps of Meaning explores how humans navigate between the twin poles of order and chaos, creating psychological frameworks that give life purpose. What began as an attempt to understand humanity's capacity for atrocity evolved into a comprehensive theory of meaning. The book reveals a profound truth: we don't simply observe reality as a collection of objects; we experience it as a stage for meaningful action. Our minds constantly interpret the world through the lens of value, organizing chaos into order through stories, symbols, and shared cultural frameworks. This dance between the known and unknown isn't just an intellectual exercise-it's the fundamental process through which we create meaning in our lives.

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Finding Meaning in Modern Life

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