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In over our heads
The Mental Demands of Modern Life
Book • 1994
In this book, Robert Kegan assesses the fit between the complex demands of modern life and our mental capacities.
He guides readers through the 'curriculum' of modern life, showing how we often find ourselves 'in over our heads.
' Kegan applies his theory of evolving ways of knowing to adulthood, discussing various cultural controversies such as the 'abstinence vs.
safe sex' debate, the diversity movement, communication across genders, and the meaning of postmodernism.
The book emphasizes the need for a 'structural' mode of thinking to succeed in different spheres of life, such as parenting, partnering, and professional roles.
He guides readers through the 'curriculum' of modern life, showing how we often find ourselves 'in over our heads.
' Kegan applies his theory of evolving ways of knowing to adulthood, discussing various cultural controversies such as the 'abstinence vs.
safe sex' debate, the diversity movement, communication across genders, and the meaning of postmodernism.
The book emphasizes the need for a 'structural' mode of thinking to succeed in different spheres of life, such as parenting, partnering, and professional roles.
