El hombre autorrealizado (Toward a Psychology of Being) ha sido considerado como uno de los libros más importantes de la nueva cultura. La tesis de Maslow es que los seres humanos comienzan a dirigirse hacia la autorrealización en cuanto quedan satisfechas sus necesidades básicas de comida, ropa y vivienda. Maslow contrapone la psicología de adaptación al medio ambiente -que le parece estática, incompleta y sobrepasada- con una psicología dinámica que entiende que el hombre sólo está sano cuando se autorrealiza creativamente. El presupuesto básico de la autorrealización es que, suprimidos los mecanismos de defensa, el animal humano no tiende a la autodestrucción sino a una nueva expresividad creadora que sobrepasa la antinomia de los contrarios. Esta nueva expresividad creadora se pone de manifiesto en lo que Maslow denomina «experiencias cumbre»: momentos privilegiados en los que cada uno de nosotros es llevado más allá de sí mismo, ya sea a través de la vía estética, intelectual, erótica, religiosa o simplemente cotidiana.
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Abraham Maslow fue un psicólogo conocido por su teoría de la jerarquía de las necesidades, que describe los pasos hacia la autorrealización. Analizó a personas exitosas y descubrió que estaban centradas en la realidad. Su obra exploró temas de "experiencias cumbre" que no se limitan a lo religioso o sobrenatural, advirtiendo sobre el potencial egoísmo en la búsqueda de la salvación personal. Maslow también profundizó en preguntas sobre por qué los individuos no se autorrealizan incluso cuando sus necesidades básicas están satisfechas, y cómo comprender humanísticamente el problema del mal.







A Theory of Human Motivation (Hardcover Library Edition)
- 82 páginas
- 3 horas de lectura
The hierarchy of needs presented by Abraham H. Maslow outlines a framework for understanding human motivation and psychological health. It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling basic needs before reaching higher levels of fulfillment, culminating in self-actualization. This foundational theory, first introduced in 1943, has significantly influenced psychology and our understanding of human behavior and personal development.
Abraham Maslow, a pioneer of humanistic psychology, profoundly influenced various fields with his theories on human behavior and motivation. Following his passing, biographer Edward Hoffman compiled a selection of Maslow's unpublished articles, essays, and letters, showcasing his impactful ideas. This collection highlights Maslow's insights and contributions, providing a deeper understanding of his work and its relevance across psychology, education, counseling, and management.
A statement on self-actualisation and data. Applications are made to the theories and science of personality, psychotherapy, personal growth and general psychology.
Toward a Psychology of Being - Third Edition
- 274 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
To help humans achieve their full potential, we must acknowledge their struggles with self-realization. Understanding the balance between sickness and health is crucial for promoting well-being. Abraham Maslow's theories of self-actualization and the hierarchy of needs form the foundation of modern humanistic psychology, and his classic work encapsulates these ideas. Its influence extends beyond psychology into the humanities, social theory, and business management, remaining relevant more than twenty-five years after Maslow's death. The book addresses fundamental questions about human nature and psychological well-being, offering insights on promoting and restoring mental health. Maslow's ability to articulate complex philosophical concepts with clarity and passion inspires readers to pursue creative joy and wholeness. This Third Edition makes his ideas accessible to a new generation of psychology students, businesspeople, and managers interested in human behavior. Maslow, an energetic scholar and author of over twenty books, believed in the intrinsic goodness of humanity, asserting that what we perceive as evil often stems from frustration rather than inherent nature. His optimistic perspective encourages readers to recognize their capacity for love, creativity, and the pursuit of high values. This edition aims to engage a diverse audience in the study of human behavior.
The Maslow Business Reader
- 304 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
This collection features previously unpublished essays and letters by Abraham Maslow, along with excerpts from "Maslow on Management" and "Toward a Psychology of Being." It's an excellent introduction for those new to Maslow's groundbreaking ideas on self-actualization and human behavior in the workplace, influencing modern management practices.
A Theory of Human Motivation
- 24 páginas
- 1 hora de lectura
This is the article in which Maslow first presented his hierarchy of needs. It was first printed in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation". Maslow subsequently extended the idea to include his observations of humans' innate curiosity. His theories parallel many other theories of human developmental psychology, some of which focus on describing the stages of growth in humans. Maslow described various needs and used the terms "Physiological, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Esteem, Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence" needs to describe the pattern that human motivations generally move through. Maslow studied what he called exemplary people such as Albert Einstein, Jane Addams, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Frederick Douglass rather than mentally ill or neurotic people.
This book is a continuation of my Motivation and Personality, published in 1954. It was constructed in about the same way, that is, by doing one piece at a time of the larger theoretical structure. It is a predecessor to work yet to be done toward the construction of a comprehensive, systematic and empirically based general psychology and philosophy which includes both the depths and the heights of human nature.
Toward a Psychology of Being (General Press)
- 266 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Focusing on the concept of self-actualization, this influential work by Abraham H. Maslow explores the importance of fulfilling innate human needs in a prioritized manner. Written in 1962, it delves into psychological health and personal growth, emphasizing how individuals can achieve their fullest potential. Maslow's insights contribute significantly to understanding human motivation and well-being, making this book a foundational text in psychology.
Toward a Psychology of Being (Deluxe Library Edition)
- 266 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Focusing on psychological health, the book explores Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which emphasizes fulfilling innate human needs in a prioritized manner. It culminates in the concept of self-actualization, highlighting the importance of personal growth and potential. Written by renowned psychologist Abraham H. Maslow, this foundational work delves into the motivations behind human behavior and the journey towards achieving one's fullest capabilities.

