Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief

Jordan B. Peterson

Sep 2002 · Routledge

About this ebook

Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself? From the author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos comes a provocative hypothesis that explores the connection between what modern neuropsychology tells us about the brain and what rituals, myths, and religious stories have long narrated. A cutting-edge work that brings together neuropsychology, cognitive science, and Freudian and Jungian approaches to mythology and narrative, Maps ofMeaning presents a rich theory that makes the wisdom and meaning of myth accessible to the critical modern mind.

Ratings and reviews

The preface is remarkable as it opened my understanding of questions I have had difficulty obtaining answers to since my pre-five years. if you are even slightly curious, don't miss this opportunity to enlighten your existence.

An absolute lunatic! Once you read this you realize Peterson is mentally ill! The man put himself in a coma in Russia to get over his benzo addiction. Check out "Jordanetics" to truly understand this book and Peterson.

Heavy content and a difficult read at times but absolutely a crucial and life affirming work. JBP shows us a lot to live up to and a lot to live for.

About the author

Jordan B. Peterson is a clinical psychologist and Professor at the University of Toronto and was formerly at Harvard University. He has published numerous articles on drug abuse, alcoholism and aggression.