Bøger af Rollo May

"Extraordinary, wise, and hopeful... nearly poetic meditations."-Boston Globe

"An extraordinary book on sex and civilization....An important contribution to contemporary morality."-Newsweek

Loneliness, boredom, emptiness: These are the complaints that Rollo May encountered over and over from his patients. In response, he probes the hidden layers of personality to reveal the core of man's integration--a basic and inborn sense of value. Man's Search for Himself is an illuminating view of our predicament in an age of overwhelming anxieties and gives guidance on how to choose, judge, and act during such times.

Symbolism in Religion and Literature is a comprehensive exploration of the use of symbols in both religious and literary contexts. Written by Rollo May, a renowned psychologist and philosopher, the book delves into the ways in which symbols have been used throughout history to convey meaning and create a sense of shared understanding among communities. May draws on a wide range of examples, from ancient myths and religious texts to modern literature and art, to illustrate the power of symbols to evoke emotion, inspire action, and connect individuals to each other and to the larger world around them. He also explores the psychological and philosophical implications of symbolism, examining how it shapes our perceptions of reality and influences our behavior. Whether you are interested in the role of symbols in religion, literature, psychology, or philosophy, Symbolism in Religion and Literature offers a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of this fascinating topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

When this important work was originally published in 1950-the first book in this country on anxiety-it was hailed as a work ahead of its time.In the revised edition of this now-classic study, the distinguished author of Love and Will deepens his exploration into anxiety theory. Dr. May challenges the idea that mental health means living without anxiety, and he explores anxiety's potential for self-realization as well as ways to avoid its destructive aspects.

A timeless classic by the distinguished author of Love and Will.

The popular psychoanalyst examines the continuing tension in our lives between the possibilities that freedom offers and the various limitations imposed upon us by our particular fate or destiny.

Here are case studies in which myths have helped Dr. May's patients make sense out of an often senseless world.

Stressing the positive, creative aspects of power and innocence, Rollo May offers a way of thinking about the problems of contemporary society.

Rollo May draws on the insights of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Freud, and other great thinkers to offer a helpful roadmap of the ideas and techniques of existential psychotherapy.

Here Rollo May discusses our loss of our personal identity in the contemporary world, the sources of our anxiety, the scope of psychotherapy, and the ultimate paradox of freedom and responsibility.