The Self Explained: Why and How We Become Who We Are
- Length: 420 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: The Guilford Press
- Publication Date: 2022-02-09
- ISBN-10: 1462549284
- ISBN-13: 9781462549283
- Sales Rank: #513583 (See Top 100 Books)
The idea of the self is immediately familiar to everyone, yet elusive to define and understand. From pioneering researcher Roy F. Baumeister, this volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge to provide a panoramic view of the human self–how it develops and functions, why it exists, and what problems it encounters on the journey through life. What are the benefits of self-knowledge, and how attainable is it? Do we have one self, or many? What is the relationship of self and society? In 28 concise chapters, Baumeister explains complex concepts with clarity and insight. He reveals the central role played by the self in enabling both individuals and cultures to thrive.
Cover Half Title Page Also from Roy F. Baumeister Title Page Copyright About the Author Acknowledgments A Note on Sources Contents Part I. The Remarkable Human Self 1. What Is the Self? 2. The Self in Social Context 3. How the Modern Western Self Took Shape 4. Different Societies Make Different Kinds of Selves 5. Four Pitfalls of Self Theories: No Self, Multiple Selves, Authentic True Selves, and Self-Actualization Part II. Why Do We Have Selves? 6. Some Beginnings of Self 7. How Baby Grows Up to Have a Working Self 8. Human Groups Need (and Shape) Selves 9. Moral Reputation as a Foundation of Self 10. The Unity Project: The Unfinished Business of Stitching the Self Together Part III. Know Thyself 11. Self-Awareness 12. What Sort of Knowledge Is Self-Knowledge? 13. Why Know Thyself? 14. Building Self-Knowledge: How People Learn about Themselves 15. Self-Esteem 16. Accuracy and Illusion in Self-Beliefs Part IV. The Self as Active Agent 17. The Self in Action 18. Self-Regulation and Self-Control 19. Decision Making, Autonomy, and Free Will Part V. The Self in Relation to Others 20. The Interpersonal Self 21. The Self as Group Member 22. Self-Presentation 23. Self as Close Relationship Partner Part VI. Problems of Self 24. Problems of the Modern Self 25. The Stress of Self, and Some Escape Routes 26. Selves and Mental Illness 27. The Deep Puzzle of Self-Defeating Behavior 28. Ways the Mind Can Organize Self-Beliefs Epilogue The Self: A Summary References Index
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