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Book SynopsisAn overview of the beliefs and institutions that have led to global ecological threats. Viewing societal institutions and the psychology that spawns them, the author aims to get to the root causes of these ecological crises and provides a roadmap for changing the disastrous course we face.
Trade ReviewGeorge Howard is one of the most insightful people in the broad field of contemporary psychology. I always benefit from reading his work, and this was a deeply moving experience for me. In this book, Howard's wisdom and understanding of a balanced and rational life call softly and persuasively to the reader from every page. With every chapter dawns a greater and more complete vision of a world we would be proud to pass on to our children. -- Fred J. Hanna, Johns Hopkins University
Professor George Howard's new book, How Should I Live My Life?, is a typically delightful read. Dr. Howard is one of the best people writing today for the undemanding public in psychology. -- William Bevan, William P. Few Professor of Psychology and provost emeritus, Duke University
George Howard's latest book, How Should I Live My Life, is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the human condition. George is one of this generation's most creative researchers and thinkers and this book provides an integration and further extension of his latest views. I strongly urge all to treat yourself by reading this thought provoking contribution. I believe this book is destined to become a classic. -- James H. Bray, Baylor College of Medicine
Howard's book is a revolutionary act—in it he makes clear the ties between personal values, moral traditions and the looming environmental crisis in an intelligent, accessible, personal and thought provoking manner. Rather than assault the reader with pessimism and doom, Howard provides the reader with hope and a blueprint for a healthy future. -- Edward A. Delgado-Romero, Ph.D., Indiana University
Table of ContentsPart 1 Possible Human Natures Chapter 2 Introduction: Why Change is Needed Chapter 3 Constructive Realism Chapter 4 Stories, Stories Everywhere; But Not a Truth to Think Chapter 5 The Perfect Class Chapter 6 The Tragedy of Maximization Part 7 Reengineering Wasteful Systems Chapter 8 Habits at First Are Silken Threads Chapter 9 Cheap is Beautiful: Is Your Money Working as Hard as You Are? Chapter 10 Green Taxes Chapter 11 Imagine! Part 12 Against the Idols of Our Day Chapter 13 In Praise of the Common Good Chapter 14 It Is Easier For a Camel . . . Chapter 15 Buddhist Economics Chapter 16 Ghandi's Seven Sins Chapter 17 Conclusion: Changing Human Societies
