Episode · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · 2023-01-30
Jordan Peterson & Del Paulhus: books mentioned on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast #327
Women, Porn, and Sadists | Dr. Del Paulhus | EP 327
Jordan Peterson discussed The prince by Niccolò Machiavelli, Wicked Thoughts by M.D. Eric Watford, and The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The prince
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a classic 16th-century political treatise offering a pragmatic, unflinching guide on how political power is acquired, maintained, and wielded.
Discussed“He did something very clever; he went into the books of Nicolo Machiavelli, who was an advisor to politicians way back when, and he took the statements, administered them to undergraduate students, and simply asked them how much they agreed with these statements.”
Where to get it
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Wicked Thoughts
Discussed“I read a book titled 'Wicked Thoughts,' a fascinating read by Google engineers who analyzed pornography use between men and women with billions of searches.”
Where to get it
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The Art of War
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient military treatise offering timeless strategic principles on leadership, outmaneuvering adversaries, and conflict resolution.
Discussed“Apart from Machiavelli, we've also referenced Sun Tzu, the renowned author of 'The Art of War' from China, who discussed the importance of building alliances.”
Where to get it
