Self-Knowledge selfknowledge Using the theories of Alfred

Using the theories of Alfred Adler

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The book reflects a fundamental belief of The School of Life that psychotherapy is the single greatest step any of us can take towards self-understanding and fulfilment

Self-Knowledge selfknowledge Using the theories of AlfredIn 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. This new essay book takes us on a journey into our deepest, most elusive selves and arms us with a set of tools to understand our