Self-Knowledge in 40 Images
The art of self-understanding
$44.63
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2024
Summary
When Socrates, apparently the wisest man of antiquity, was asked to define our highest purpose as humans, he responded, ‘To know ourselves.’ The advice has never been bettered. Without self-knowledge, all other efforts will be in vain.
This is a book to help us on our journey to knowing ourselves better. Made up of 40 images drawn from across different cultures and eras, it takes us on a tour of certain key ideas that we need to befriend our deeper selves. With elegant prose and beaut…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781915087423 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1915087422 |
| Author: | The School of Life |
| Publisher: | The School of Life Press |
| Imprint: | The School of Life Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 328g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Confidence in 40 Images:
“These entries imaginatively connect confidence and make for a thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration. Those seeking an extra shot of self-esteem will be rewarded.” – Publishers Weekly
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