This is nihilism, the absence of meaning in the sense of both ultimate goals and present values. True, there are many problems, but one is particularly pressing. If you have not noticed, there is a problem in our society. Just read the book independently and make your own judgments. Don't let the fact that the "Alt-Right" has co-opted this man to make him a mascot. I would shy away from the noise around Peterson in the headlines, on Youtube, and in how the idealogues use him (or even his own personal media narrative) to justify their twisted beliefs. And most of all, there's compassion and a belief that if we all got together in a room and truly talked, the world would be a better place. There's some exasperation at the way things are currently constructed in society that is in many ways lost. There's no division in this book there's just deep anguish at the current state of humanity and its capacity for evil. We should all try to be more compassionate, and most of all, we all should try to understand our humanity a little more each and every there. But he is genuinely expressing himself, and the belief that we should all try to be better. I find it laughable that a Harvard professor/psychologist has been embraced by the "alt-right" when even a moderately close reading of this text repudiates all that they stand for. Peterson's deft weaving of theology, mythology, and just overall cogent arguments and viewpoints made me really respect and open up my mind to things I never fully thought about. This is not a book you can listen to at 2x speed on Audible and hope to retain anything, imo. I had to utilize my background in philosophy and religion to go beyond the surface of what the author was trying to say. I agree with the critical review that stated you have to be intellectually equipped to really get the most out of this. I had to re-read chapters slowly to fully condense my thoughts. I support the women's right movement, equal pay, and I find the Republican party of today rather distasteful for the anti-science movement they espouse. I am a liberal, Asian, left leaning moderate with a background in philosophy, theology and film studies. (I used supposed because I don't think he actually claims to have one). I am not Jordan Peterson's "supposed" target audience. I must have existed in a vacuum, as I merely picked this book up as it was given as an "Amazon Recommends."Ĭurious about the title, I purchased on impulse. I knew nothing of Jordan Peterson, or any of his ideology before reading this book. In particular, he doesn’t seem to take proper account of the is-ought problem and appears to me at least, to commit the naturalistic fallacy in moving from describing the way the world is suffering (is) and then tells us what we should do about it (ought) without proper justification. Peterson gives case after case where we should take responsibility, tell the truth, repair what’s broken, obey rules and standards and have values and moral obligations, yet without once explaining how any of these things can exist given his evolutionary, materialistic view of life. Unfortunately, I found the first half of the book hard going and it seems that most of his foundational ideas are taken from Heidegger’s concept of ‘Being’ which Peterson does not try to justify or explain, he just takes it for granted even though apparently Heidegger struggled to explain it (page xxxi). I enjoyed the anecdotes and personal stories, which mostly come in the second half of the book. I’ve particularly enjoyed his explanations and verbal jousting with some of his interviewers, so I was looking forward to reading this book to understand more about his opinions. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful?ĭr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr.
Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. What does everyone in the modern world need to know?
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