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Books like Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

12 books with a reading profile close to Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment by Robert Wright. Deep and inward-looking; a moderate read.

1

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

by Sam Harris

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

Sam Harris argues that the feeling of selfhood is a cognitive illusion that can be dismantled through disciplined observation.
2

The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

by Jonathan Haidt

Also deep and inward-looking · philosophy, accessible

Jonathan Haidt uses the metaphor of a wild elephant and its rider to explain the tension between the emotional, instinctive brain and the logical, rational mind.
3

Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole

by Susan Cain

Also inward-looking · personal growth, accessible

Susan Cain argues that the bittersweet state of mind—characterized by a tendency toward melancholy, longing, and an acute awareness of passing time—is a functional tool for creativity and human connection.
4

The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

by Ichiro Kishimi

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

Using a Socratic dialogue between a cynical young man and an elderly philosopher, this book presents the psychological theories of Alfred Adler.
5

All About Love: New Visions

by bell hooks

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

Bell hooks argues that modern society lacks a theoretical map for love because it confuses the concept with simple desire or care.
6

The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth

by M. Scott Peck

Also deep and inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

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Everything Is F\*cked: A Book About Hope

by Mark Manson

personal growth, philosophy

Mark Manson applies psychological frameworks and historical anecdotes to explain why high standards of living often result in widespread anxiety.
8

Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1

by Neale Donald Walsch

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

Neale Donald Walsch says that in 1992, in a moment of frustration, he wrote an angry letter to God, and found himself writing an answer.
9

Art and Fear

by David Bayles

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

David Bayles and Ted Orland address the psychological hurdles inherent in the creative process, focusing on why many artists quit.
10

The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

by Irvin D. Yalom

Also inward-looking · personal growth, accessible

Irvin D.
11

How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen

by David Brooks

Also inward-looking · personal growth, accessible

David Brooks argues that modern society suffers from a crisis of invisibility where people feel overlooked and misunderstood.
12

On Love

by Alain de Botton

Also inward-looking · philosophy, accessible

Alain de Botton tracks the trajectory of a romantic relationship between two passengers, Chloe and Alice, who meet on a flight from Paris to London.

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