Philosophy
Technologies of the Self
How individuals transform themselves through practices of freedom and self-formation — the relationship between power, knowledge, and personal agency.
A Thousand Plateaus
On rhizomatic thinking, becoming, and the multiplicity of existence.
The Parasite
On communication, noise, and the complex relationships between systems and their environments.
Rabelais and His World
Carnival culture, laughter, and the subversive power of folk humor in challenging official discourse and social hierarchies.
Perspectives on the Soul
Different philosophical perspectives on the nature of the soul and its significance for understanding human existence.
Humanistic counseling
Grondslagen van Humanisme
Foundational work on Dutch Humanism and humanistic counseling.
On Becoming a Person
The foundational text on person-centered therapy and the conditions for psychological growth.
Man's Search for Meaning
Finding purpose in suffering and the human capacity for meaning-making.
Werken aan Trage Vragen
Explores slow questions — conundrums which are at the heart of humanistic counseling.
Literature
A selection of novels I particularly enjoyed.
Pnin
The subject of my Master's thesis — forced exile and the challenges of cultural transition.
Siddhartha
The Nose
Moon Palace
Post Office
The Lotus Eater
Moby Dick
Madame Bovary
A Thousand Cranes
Dubliners
Art & spirituality
The Way of Zen
Zen Buddhism and Eastern philosophy — my introduction to these topics.
The Art of Roerich
Mystical paintings and writings exploring the intersection of art, spirituality, and human consciousness.
Tao Te Ching
On the nature of existence, balance, and the way of living in harmony with the natural order.
Moon in a Dewdrop
Writings of the Zen master on meditation, enlightenment, and the nature of reality.