Abraham H. Maslow
12 books
About the Author
Abraham H. Maslow was a pioneering American psychologist whose groundbreaking theories on human motivation and self-actualization reshaped the field of psychology in the mid-20th century. Born in 1908 in Brooklyn, New York, to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, Maslow overcame early academic challenges to earn his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in 1934. He is best known for developing the hierarchy of needs, a model that posits human beings are driven by a progression from basic physiological requirements to higher-level pursuits like self-esteem and personal fulfillment. Throughout his career, Maslow advocated for humanistic psychology, emphasizing the innate potential for growth and peak experiences in individuals. His influential work, Toward a Psychology of Being, explores the essence of human existence beyond mere survival, inspiring generations of thinkers, educators, and therapists to focus on holistic well-being and the pursuit of authenticity.
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