MARK MATOUSEK

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From a bestselling authora riveting, fun, and insightful tour of lifes meaning and purpose, essential reading for anyone drawn to the query, How ought we to live? (Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence) Contrary to what weve been taught in our reason-obsessed culture, argues Matousek, emotions are the bedrock of ethical life; without them, human beings cannot be empathic, moral, or good. But how do we make the judgment call between self-interest and caring for others? What does being good really mean? Which parts of morality are biological, which ethical? When should instinct be trusted and when does it lead us into trouble? How can we know ourselves to be good amidst the hypocrisy, fears, and sabotaging appetites that pervade our two-sided natures?Drawing on the latest scientific research and interviews with social scientists, spiritual leaders, ex-cons, altruists, and philosophers, Matousek examines morality from all angles in this thoroughly entertaining and helpful guide to crossing ones own murky moral terrain.

This is a beautiful book, full of ideas that could help restore Americas genius for freedom and promise. Thomas Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Care of the SoulA lifelong Emersonian scholar, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emersons twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that is in harmony with our souls.Ralph Waldo Emerson was a spiritual revolutionary whose profound vision of human potential came to define the American character. Known as Americas original Stoic, he offered a radical message of optimism, authenticity, and self-realization that is more necessary today than ever.In this timely, remarkable book, noted memoirist and teacher Mark Matousek reveals the depths of Emersons extraordinary wisdom, demonstrating how his timeless philosophy can help us navigate the challenges of contemporary life. Using personal stories, psychological research, and life lessons from Emerson and his contemporariesincluding Thoreau and Whitmanhe offers practical lessons in the art of living.They include:ON ORIGINALITYCharacter is everythingON PERSPECTIVEYou are how you seeON NONCONFORMITYBuild your own worldON RESILIENCEWithout confidence, the universe is against youON VITALITYA stream of power runs through youAnd moreEmersons far-reaching vision of excellence and spiritual flourishing is the medicine we need to heal ourselves. Trust yourself, he teaches. Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. This philosophy of hope, known as transcendentalism, is the vein of gold in the American psyche. Lessons from an American Stoic helps us to reclaim our national treasure.