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Self-Knowledge by The School of Life explores the crucial role understanding oneself plays in achieving a fulfilling life. It delves into the barriers that can obscure self-awareness and offers practical guidance to help individuals discover their deeper motivations and aspirations, ultimately aiding in better decision-making and relationships. The book provides insights and exercises that enable readers to attain a clearer perspective on who they truly are.
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Self-Knowledge

This book takes us on a journey into our deepest, most elusive selves and arms us with a set of tools to understand our characters properly.

An examination of the importance of self-knowledge, providing practical exercises to aid self-discovery.

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In Ancient Greece, when the philosopher Socrates was asked to sum up what all philosophical commandments could be reduced to, he replied: 'Know Yourself'. Self-knowledge matters so much because it is only on the basis of an accurate sense of who we are that we can make reliable decisions - particularly around love and work.

Self-Knowledge takes us on a journey into our deepest, most elusive selves and arms us with a set of tools to understand our characters properly. We come away with a newly clarified sense of who we are, what we need to watch out for when making decisions, and what our priorities and potential might be.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780995753501

Publisher: The School of Life Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The School of Life Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

About the Author

The School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence. It addresses issues such as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships, how to understand one's past, how to achieve calm, and how better to understand and - where necessary - change the world. These ideas are delivered through a range of channels: from videos, books, and products - to classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.

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