Role Playing

2. Role playing...

This category focuses on personal development, spirituality, and understanding one's role in society. These books promote self-reflection and the cultivation of moral character.

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• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Robert Pirsig's philosophical novel exploring the concept of quality and its relationship to personal growth and self-discovery.

• The Hero with a Thousand Faces: Joseph Campbell's examination of the archetypal hero's journey, found across cultures and mythologies.

• King Warrior Magician Lover: Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette's exploration of Jungian archetypes in masculine psychology.

• Psychotherapy East and West: Alan Watts' comparison of Eastern and Western approaches to psychotherapy, focusing on their similarities and differences.

• The Moral Landscape: Sam Harris' argument for a science-based approach to determining moral values.

• Living Buddha, Living Christ: Thich Nhat Hanh's exploration of the commonalities between Buddhism and Christianity.

• The Way of the Bodhisattva: Shantideva's classic text on the path of the bodhisattva, emphasizing compassion, wisdom, and altruistic action.

• The Four Loves: C.S. Lewis' exploration of the nature and types of love, from affection and friendship to romantic and divine love.

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