The Third Force

Abraham Maslow offers an alternative to Freudianism and Behaviorism. Goble's examines Maslow's hierarchy of needs and self-actualization. It presents a psychology of optimism that stresses the positive attributes of human beings. In ascending order Maslow's hierarchy of needs is: physiological, safety, belonging, self-esteem and self actualization. In writing my book (www.theoptimisticjew.com) this helped me understand the sense of distance from Israeli society many early western immigrants often felt. They came to Israel searching for belonging, self-esteem and self actualization. Israeli society in the 60's and 70s was preoccupied with physiological and safety needs. The western preoccupation with self-actualization seemed a childish self-indulgence. Today, however, given the tremendous economic development of Israel, many young, university educated Israelis have also become pre-occupied with self-actualization. This is why in my book "The Optimistic Jew: a Positive Vision for the Jewish People in the 21st Century" I claim there is little difference between young university trained Jews from Tel Aviv or New York, Paris and London. Maslow's approach to the human condition has greatly influenced my psychological and philosophical worldview and is a foundation stone for my book. Goble's book was a primary reference. Highly recommended!

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