The psychology of self-esteem : a revolutionary approach to self-understanding that launched a new era in modern psychology

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The Psychology of Self-Esteem is a book by Nathaniel Branden, first published in 1969. It explains Branden's theories of human psychology, focusing on the role of self-esteem. Most of the book was written during Branden's association with Ayn Rand, and it reflects some of her philosophical ideas. The book's success helped to popularize the idea of self-esteem as an important element of self-improvement.[[Wikipedia]] Cover Title Page Table of Contents Preface to the 32nd Anniversary Edition Introduction Part One - The Foundations Chapter One - Psychology as a Science Chapter Two - Man: A Living Being Chapter Three: Man: A Rational Being Chapter Four: Man: A Being of Volitional Consciousness Chapter Five: Emotions Chapter Six: Mental Health Part Two - The Psychology of Self-Esteem Chapter Seven: The Nature and Source of Self-Esteem Chapter Eight - Pseudo-Self-Esteem Chapter Nine - Pathological Anxiety: A Crisis of Self-Esteem Chapter Ten: Social Metaphysics Chapter Eleven: Self-Estee and Romantic Love Chapter Twelve: Psychotherapy Epilogue: Working With Self-Esteem in Psychotherapy Notes