Why people recommend it
The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a psychological guide that examines historical patterns of influence, charm, and human dynamics. Robert Greene discussed the book himself on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, explaining that he wrote it specifically to debunk the widespread myth that physical appearance is everything when it comes to captivating others. On an episode of The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday mentioned the title as a potential starting point for readers exploring the author's extensive bibliography on strategy and human behavior. Furthermore, Greene elaborated on The Daily Stoic about his writing process for the book, sharing that he was deeply motivated to incorporate dramatic war stories into the chapters to illustrate psychological principles effectively. Across these podcast appearances, the book is highlighted as a rigorous exploration of interpersonal power dynamics, drawing on historical anecdotes and philosophical insights to decode the subtle mechanisms of attraction and persuasion in social, political, and personal relationships.
Who recommended it
- Robert Greene Discussed
- Ryan Holiday Discussed
Robert Greene — 2 mentions
“that's a myth that I try to explode in The Art of Seduction”
“so for instance when i was doing the art of seduction i really really wanted to have war stories in there”
Ryan Holiday — 1 mention
“if you went with seduction maybe they're that's not what they're in it”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“author of as you can see here mastery laws of human nature the 48 laws of power the 33 strategies of war 50th law and the art of seduction”