Audiobooks by Abraham Maslow

Toward a Psychology of Being

'Toward a Psychology of Being' by Abraham Maslow, published in 1962, is a seminal work in humanistic psychology. Building on his hierarchy of needs, Maslow explores the concept of self-actualization as the pinnacle of psychological development. The book shifts focus from pathology to positive aspects of human experience, emphasizing what enables individuals to thrive. Maslow identifies self-actualization with traits like autonomy, creativity, and purpose. He encourages psychologists to study positive aspects of human behavior, challenging behaviorism and psychoanalysis. The book advocates for a more holistic, human-centered psychology valuing subjective experience and individual uniqueness. Maslow's humanistic approach transcends traditional psychological boundaries, delving into existential questions about life's meaning and personal excellence. 'Toward a Psychology of Being' integrates psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, offering a comprehensive perspective on the human experience. While praised for groundbreaking ideas, criticisms exist, including cultural bias in self-actualization traits. Despite this, the book's impact persists, influencing how psychologists study human behavior and well-being, fostering a positive psychology that considers strengths, aspirations, and the pursuit of personal growth.

Abraham Maslow (Author), John Klickman (Narrator)

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A Theory of Human Motivation

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid.

Abraham Maslow (Author), Jim D. Johnston (Narrator)

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El hombre autorrealizado

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. Grabado en español ibérico (España).

Abraham Maslow (Author), Jordi Navarro (Narrator)

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A Theory of Human Motivation

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" 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.

Abraham Maslow (Author), Troy W. Hudson (Narrator)

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