Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human

by Leo Buscaglia (Editor)

Overview

In this book, Leo Buscaglia attempts to offer an historic view of the ethical principles that have guided our humanity. He believes that everyone is responsible through their own uniqueness for completing a portion of a vast universal canvas. Full actualization of the world, therefore, depends on one's self-actualization. Consequently, the greatest challenge to all people is to work at being fully human.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617115820
Publisher:	SLACK, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/01/1978
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	146
File size:	255 KB

About the Author

Leo F. Buscaglia, PhD, (1924–1998) wrote more than a dozen books, most of which deal with the experience of love. At one time, five of his books appeared on the New York Times bestseller list concurrently. His first book, Love, was a continual bestseller for more than 20 years. More than 18 million copies of his books are in print and have been translated into 17 languages.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Chapter I The Start Chapter II The Stages of Growth Toward Full Humanness The Fully Functioning Infant and Child The Fully Functioning Adolescent The Fully Functioning Mature Person The Fully Functioning Intimate Person The Fully Functioning Old Person Chapter III Some Vital Views on the Fully Functioning Person The Way of Taoism The Way of Confucianism The Way of Buddhism The Way of Hinduism The Way of Islam The Way of Judaism The Way of Christianity Chapter IV Growing as the Fully Functioning Person The Role of Death The Role of Self-Determination The Role of Connectiveness The Role of Purpose The Role of Communication The Role of Doubt and Spirituality The Role of Frustration and Pain The Role of Intimacy and Love Chapter V The Challenge of Your Fully Functioning Personhood