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Every book W Keith Campbell recommended on podcasts
W. Keith Campbell appeared on podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience and Modern Wisdom to discuss the psychology of narcissism, the dark triad of personality traits, and modern cultural shifts. On The Joe Rogan Experience, Campbell recommended Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt's The Coddling of the American Mind, praising its insights regarding social media and social comparison issues. In the same discussion, he referenced W. Somerset Maugham's novel The Razor's Edge—noting its film adaptation starring Bill Murray—to illustrate the classic concept of post-traumatic growth. During his appearance on Modern Wisdom, Campbell traced the historical roots of personality frameworks by discussing Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince to explain the origins of Machiavellianism. He also reflected on reading Plato's Republic during a vacation in his youth. Additionally, the podcast conversation touched upon Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, noting the surge in popularity and widespread interest in Stoicism during recent years. Through these references, Campbell connected contemporary psychological concepts with classical philosophy and literature, offering listeners a historical and intellectual context for understanding human behavior, personality disorders, and the philosophical traditions that continue to shape modern reflections on character and resilience.
Books recommended by W Keith Campbell
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The Coddling of the American Mind
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt examines how safetyism, adverse parenting practices, and modern digital platforms are negatively shaping the psychological resilience of the younger generation.
Recommended“you know jonathan hates book is fantastic about that the um coddling of the american mind”
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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius's Meditations is a foundational work of Stoic philosophy that records the personal reflections and spiritual exercises of the Roman emperor.
Discussed“other things that people are sort of bowing themselves at the church of and i think is a good thing is the church of marcus aurelius copies of meditation sold out at the beginning of 2020”
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Plato's Symposium
Plato's Symposium and related classical works by Plato represent foundational texts in Western philosophy, exploring the nature of love, ideal forms, political justice, and the pursuit of ultimate truth through structured Socratic dialogues.
Discussed“but like i remember reading plato's republic because i was like on vacation”
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The Prince
The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli is a famous 1513 political treatise written by the Italian Renaissance diplomat that offers pragmatic, often ruthless advice on how rulers can acquire, consolidate, and maintain political power.
Discussed“and this other one which is machiavellianism which is named after machiavelli wrote the book the prince”
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The Razor's Edge
The Razor's Edge by W.
Discussed“kind of the classic book on this was somerset mom's the razor's edge that bill murray made a movie of this”
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Books W Keith Campbell wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The Psychology Of Narcissism - Professor W Keith Campbell - #278 | Modern Wisdom | 2021-02-04 | 3 |
| #1545 - W. Keith Campbell | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2020-10-06 | 2 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“the new science of narcissism will be linked in the show notes below”