086040
New York
1967
10,5×18
meki
192
engleski
Price: 9,00 EUR
The book, originally published in 1965 explores topics of morality, sexuality, marriage, and personal discipline from a religious and self-help perspective, advocating for self-mastery in modern life. The central thesis of the book is that internal self-control is essential for developing morally-intact individuals. Peale argues that a lack of self-discipline contributes significantly to societal problems. Peale addresses a perceived moral crisis of his time, discussing issues such as personal honesty and general ethical standards. The book discusses sexuality within the context of Christian principles, advocating for respect toward the institution of marriage. Peale views sex as a celebration of marital commitment, not merely a tool for self-gratification, and speaks against what he saw as the "whirlwinds of sex" sweeping the country in the 1960s. Consistent with his "positive thinking" philosophy, Peale offers practical advice and examples to help readers achieve self-knowledge, discipline, and a virtuous, abundant life. He frames discipline as "the price you pay for freedom". The importance of the traditional family structure as a societal bedrock is a key component of his argument for a stable, moral society. Peale employs his characteristic "positively popular technique" through personal anecdotes and dialogues with friends and celebrities, omely homilies and practical injunctions, such as suggesting a "moral inventory" or the "five wizard words" (which according to Kirkus Reviews are "get your mind off yourself"); a mix of religious principles and psychological concepts, a combination he helped pioneer through his work at the Institutes of Religion and Health.
