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kinklekota's review against another edition
3.0
A little outdated and prone to generalise, but SO MUCH BETTER THAN FROMM!
dinamakan's review against another edition
2.0
I bought this book together with another self-help book online. I'm not a huge fan of self-help book, mainly because I don't give a shit about self-help ideas or motivational thoughts any self-help authors trying to sell.
To be honest, I liked the other book more than this one, because the authors of the other book I read offer interesting yet neutral yet not over-generalizing descriptions. In this book, I saw generalization here and there. Maybe these generalization was taken from the social environment where he lived in?
To be honest, I liked the other book more than this one, because the authors of the other book I read offer interesting yet neutral yet not over-generalizing descriptions. In this book, I saw generalization here and there. Maybe these generalization was taken from the social environment where he lived in?
mbatista's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 ☆
Invented self-helpwritten by old ethnocentric white men
Invented self-help
hamroach's review against another edition
4.0
"To be happy in this world, especially when youth is past, it is necessary to feel oneself not merely an isolated individual whose day will soon be over, but part of the stream of life flowing on from the first germ to the remote and unknown future".
Russell's advice throughout the book makes lots of sense and aligns with ways of thinking about the world that I have found to be beneficial. His views on gender relations are dated, but the rest of his words ring true even 86 years after publication.
I also enjoy and agree strongly with his views on individuality and dissent:
"I think that in general, apart from expert opinion, there is too much respect paid to the opinions of others, both in great matters and in small ones. One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny, and is likely to interfere with happiness in all kinds of ways".
Russell's advice throughout the book makes lots of sense and aligns with ways of thinking about the world that I have found to be beneficial. His views on gender relations are dated, but the rest of his words ring true even 86 years after publication.
I also enjoy and agree strongly with his views on individuality and dissent:
"I think that in general, apart from expert opinion, there is too much respect paid to the opinions of others, both in great matters and in small ones. One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny, and is likely to interfere with happiness in all kinds of ways".
davidturo's review against another edition
4.0
Aunque me gusta la forma en la que está escrito, he tenido que dejarlo después de 40 minutos de lectura. Me ha parecido un libro demasiado ancaldo a su época y con el cuál es difícil sentirse identificado, principalmente por la cantidad de menciones que hace, al menos durante la primera parte del libro, a épocas pasadas que considero que gran parte de nosotros no conocemos ni remotamente.
adampugs's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most charming little works of philosophy I've ever read. I've gone back to this more than once, and always find it nurturing. Witty, insightful, and clear - Russell brings to light the ways in which we confuse and delude ourselves unknowingly and puts forward practical advice for overcoming such obstacles. Can't recommend this enough!