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Name: Maps of Meaning
Rating: 3.25 (4 reviews)
Author: Jordan B. Peterson

Jordan B. Peterson investigates the recurrent structures found in myths, religious stories, and rituals throughout history. Drawing on current neuropsychology, cognitive science, and the psychoanalytic insights of Freud and Jung, he proposes that these shared narratives reveal fundamental aspects of human cognition and moral reasoning. By integrating these disciplines, the book offers a theory that makes the wisdom embedded in ancient tales accessible to contemporary readers, illuminating how myth informs our understanding of meaning and the organization of reality.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Psychology/General Psychology

Authors: Jordan B. Peterson

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