How Should I Live My Life?: Psychology, Environmental Science, and Moral Traditions

by George S. Howard, Theodore M. Hesburgh (Foreword by)

Overview

A truly cross-disciplinary study of psychology, theology, economics, and environmental science, How Should I Live My Life presents an overview of human beliefs and institutions that have led to the emerging global ecological threats. By viewing societal institutions and the psychology that spawns them, George S. Howard gets to the root causes of global ecological crises and provides an effective roadmap for changing the disastrous course that humans face. With detailed descriptions of economic and psycological methods that lead to the choices that society has made, Howard puts forth his vision for society's path in a well-rounded argument for changing the course of economic and environmental policies practiced by the governments of the world today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461714200
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/25/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

George S. Howard is professor of psychology and Morahan Director of the Core Course Program at the University of Notre Dame. A researcher in applied psychology and research methods, he has written numerous books and articles inlcuding, Basic Research Methods in the Social Sciences and Ecological Psychology: Creating a More Earth-Friendly Human Nature. Howard is a Faculty Fellow in both the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values at the University of Notre Dame.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Possible Human Natures
Chapter 2 Introduction: Why Change is Needed
Chapter 3 Constructive Realism
Chapter 4 Stories, Stories Everywhere; But Not a Truth to Think
Chapter 5 The Perfect Class
Chapter 6 The Tragedy of Maximization
Part 7 Reengineering Wasteful Systems
Chapter 8 Habits at First Are Silken Threads
Chapter 9 Cheap is Beautiful: Is Your Money Working as Hard as You Are?
Chapter 10 Green Taxes
Chapter 11 Imagine!
Part 12 Against the Idols of Our Day
Chapter 13 In Praise of the Common Good
Chapter 14 It Is Easier For a Camel . . .
Chapter 15 Buddhist Economics
Chapter 16 Ghandi's Seven Sins
Chapter 17 Conclusion: Changing Human Societies

Editorial Reviews

Howard's book is a revolutionary act—in it he makes clear the ties between personal values, moral traditions and the looming environmental crisis in an intelligent, accessible, personal and thought provoking manner. Rather than assault the reader with pessimism and doom, Howard provides the reader with hope and a blueprint for a healthy future.

Edward A. Delgado-Romero

George Howard is one of the most insightful people in the broad field of contemporary psychology. I always benefit from reading his work, and this was a deeply moving experience for me. In this book, Howard's wisdom and understanding of a balanced and rational life call softly and persuasively to the reader from every page. With every chapter dawns a greater and more complete vision of a world we would be proud to pass on to our children.

Fred J. Hanna

Professor George Howard's new book, How Should I Live My Life?, is a typically delightful read. Dr. Howard is one of the best people writing today for the undemanding public in psychology.

William Bevan

George Howard's latest book, How Should I Live My Life, is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the human condition. George is one of this generation's most creative researchers and thinkers and this book provides an integration and further extension of his latest views. I strongly urge all to treat yourself by reading this thought provoking contribution. I believe this book is destined to become a classic.

James H. Bray