He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (1974)

by Robert A. Johnson



This book doesn't speak to me at all.



I agree with Robert A. Johnson that legends and myths, as well as great works of literature, correspond to the human condition--after all, that's what makes them resonate over the generations.

 

Robert A. Johnson


However, I don't see the usefulness of picking one and elevating it to a grand statement and prescriptive account of the life journey of every man.

 

"He: Deep Aspects of Male Psychology" (Russian)


His interpretation of the Parsifal myth lacks concrete examples from actual human experience.

 

"He: The Key to Understanding Male Psychology" (Portuguese)


If you accept his premise, you might find great meaning here, but I didn't swallow it for a minute. 

"Masculinity Read as a Myth--He" (Korean)


As an atheist, I also found his emphasis on Christianity to be useless, but I think believers are likely to find more meaning.


"The Myth of the Holy Grail" (Persian)

"He: The Psychology of Man" (Slovenian)

"He: Understanding Male Psychology" (Turkish)


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