Understanding Human Nature

Originally published in 1928 this book was an attempt to acquaint the general public with the fundamentals of Individual Psychology. Adler felt that mistakes in business or in science were costly and deplorable, but mistakes in the conduct of life are usually dangerous to life itself. This book is dedicated by the author in his preface 'to the task of illuminating man's progress toward a better understanding of human nature.'

Autorentext

Alfred Adler

Inhalt

Preface Translator's preface Introduction Book I: Human Behavior 1 The soul 2 Social aspects of the psychic life 3 Child and society 4 The world we live in 5 The feeling of inferiority and the striving for recognition 6 The preparation for life 7 Sex 8 The family constellation Book II: The Science of Character 1 General considerations 2 Aggressive character traits 3 Non-aggressive character traits 4 Other expressions of character 5 Affects and emotions Appendix