"
How Do We Know Ourselves? is a treasure. Each chapter is a gem of insight into the human experience, cut and polished to perfection by the renowned psychologist David G. Myers. Better than any book I can recall, this book answers questions about why we think, feel, and act as we do--but also makes us curious to learn more. I loved it!" --Angela Duckworth, author of
Grit
"For four decades, David G. Myers has been the foremost communicator of the science of psychology to the outside world. Now we are privileged to have access to his innermost thoughts and his wisdom about what it all means for ourselves and our future. This is the capstone work of a great psychologist." --Martin Seligman, Zellerbach Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of
The Hope Circuit
"This book's title is understated, like its author. It is so much more than 'curiosities' and 'marvels.' In forty short and engaging essays, David G. Myers offers guidance on how to think, and wisdom about leading a life of meaning and connection in a world increasingly hostile to such pursuits." --Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University Stern School of Business, author of
The Righteous Mind, and coauthor of
The Coddling of the American Mind
"We psychologists are often frustrated that our science fails to satisfy people's curiosity about what makes us tick, how we relate to one another, and how we can use such knowledge to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. But in this book, David G. Myers, who knows a thing or two about psychology, shows how it can be done. These essays are both scientifically responsible and filled with insight about life, mind, and society." --Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of
How the Mind Works
