List of Recommended Reading
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (1946)
A Holocaust survivor's profound exploration of finding purpose in life, even in the face of unimaginable suffering.
Ordinary Men by Christopher R. Browning (1992)
Examines how average German police officers became perpetrators of mass murder during the Holocaust, raising questions about conformity and moral responsibility.
The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1973)
A harrowing account of life in Soviet labor camps, exploring the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson (2018)
A practical and philosophical guide to living a meaningful and ordered life amidst the chaos of modern existence.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (1866)
Explores guilt, redemption, and moral dilemmas through the story of a young man's descent after committing a murder.
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche (1886)
Challenges conventional morality and explores the will to power and human flourishing.
Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung (1964)
Jung's accessible exploration of archetypes and the collective unconscious, emphasizing the importance of symbolism in understanding human psychology.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu (5th Century BCE)
A strategic manual on conflict that offers insights into discipline and decision-making beyond warfare.