The Psychology of Self-Esteem · A Revolutionary Approach to Self-Understanding That Launched a New Era in Modern Psychology by Branden, Nathaniel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Preface to the 32nd Anniversary Edition Introduction Part One - The Foundations Chapter One - Psychology as a Science

The Definition of Psychology Consciousness The Revolt Against Consciousness

Chapter Two - Man: A Living Being

Needs and Capacities Needs, Goals, and “Instincts”

Chapter Three - Man: A Rational Being

Mind The Conceptual Level of Consciousness

Chaper Four - Man: A Being of Volitional Consciousness

The Principle of Volition Volition and the Social Environment The Contradiction of Determinism Volition and the Law of Causality

Chapter Five - Emotions

Emotions and Values Emotion and Actions Emotions and Repression: The Repression of Negatives Emotions and Repression: The Repression of Positives

Chapter Six - Mental Health

The Standard of Mental Health Psycho-Epistemology The Meaning of Mental Health Psychological Maturity

Part Two - The Psychology of Self-Esteem Chapter Seven - The Nature and Source of Self-Esteem

The Meaning of Self-Esteem Self-Confidence: The Sense of Efficacy Self-Respect: The Sense of Worthiness The Basic Conditions of Self-Esteem Self-Esteem, Pride, and Unearned Guilt Self-Esteem and Productive Work Self-Esteem and Pleasure

Chapter Eight - Pseudo-Self-Esteem

Fear Versus Thought Self-Esteem Versus Pseudo-Self-Esteem

Chapter Nine - Pathological Anxiety: A Crisis of Self-Esteem

The Problem of Anxiety The Nature of Anxiety Conflicts Guilt Anxiety and Depression

Chapter Ten - Social Metaphysics

The Nature and Source of Social Metaphysics Social Metaphysical Fear Social Metaphysical Types

Chapter Eleven - Self-Esteem and Romantic Love

The Principle of Psychological Visibility Romantic Love Romantic Affinity

Chapter Twelve - Psychotherapy

Thinking and Psychotherapy Values and Psychotherapy The Danger of Authoritarianism Therapeutic Techniques Conclusion

Epilogue Notes Index About the Author