Isbn: 978‑1‑61183‑216‑7 (pdf). Knowledge of the art of reasoning correctly, for otherwise he. An evolution of the particular from the general in Deduction. Suggested that logic is the science of deduction and analysis. Deduction, in the strict sense, is an inference from premises to a conclusion, and moreover, each step of this.
The season's most talked-about all-purpose personal strategy guide and philosophical compendium,' said Newsweek of Robert Greene's bold, elegant, and ingenious manual of modern manipulation, The 48 Laws of Power. Now Greene has once again mined history and literature to distill the essence of seduction, the most highly refined mode of influence, the ultimate power trip.Th The season's most talked-about all-purpose personal strategy guide and philosophical compendium,' said Newsweek of Robert Greene's bold, elegant, and ingenious manual of modern manipulation, The 48 Laws of Power. Now Greene has once again mined history and literature to distill the essence of seduction, the most highly refined mode of influence, the ultimate power trip.The Art of Seduction is a masterful synthesis of the work of thinkers such as Freud, Ovid, Kierkegaard, and Einstein, as well as the achievements of the greatest seducers throughout history. From Cleopatra to John F. Kennedy, from Andy Warhol to Josephine Bonaparte, The Art of Seduction gets to the heart of the character of the seducer and his or her tactics, triumphs and failures. The seducer's many faces include: the Siren, the Rake, the Ideal Lover, the Dandy, the Natural, the Coquette, the Charmer, and the Charismatic. Twenty-four maneuvers will guide readers through the seduction process, providing cunning, amoral instructions for and analysis of this fascinating, all-pervasive form of power.
Just as beautifully packaged and every bit as essential as The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer of persuasion and offers the best lessons on how to take what you want from whomever you want or how to prevent yourself from being taken. Great question Umberto. I personally have used many of the techniques in this book and had plenty of success. It is important to point out, however, Great question Umberto.
I personally have used many of the techniques in this book and had plenty of success. It is important to point out, however, that if you are aiming for sexual seduction that you must be good looking (healthy, in good shape, groomed well, dressed nicely, smell divine without being overpowering).
I used to read this book every night before I went out salsa dancing and I would practice trying to 'cast a seductive spell' over women, and I got quite good at it. Also at work I managed to get all the attractive women fawning about me because I was subtle, charming, polite, suggestive, slightly flirtatious, and a little coquettish.As a man what I learned from this book is how to allow myself to be slightly feminine in order to mirror female psychology and thereby entrance them like a bird looking at its own reflection. I don't have the heart to use people though, and then dump them like a cold-blooded brute; that would be too sinister.Another thing I used with great success from this book is the art of being indirect - not forceful. If you want to seduce someone who is seemingly impossible to seduce it is paramount that you not give them any reasons to reject you or to think that you are purposefully trying to seduce them: the trick is to seem aloof to the seductive things you do around them (things that are bound to make them think sexy thoughts about you: such as the way you do your hair, your cologne or perfume, your subtly sexy clothes, the suggestive way you move, your vibrant health and fit body, the sound of your seductive voice and the subtle.
Oh so subtle way you speak to make their ears perk up - without giving away too many signals about your intentions.) I could go on and on. It takes years to learn, but I suggest you start today and practice, practice, practice.So to answer your question: yes I have tested the advice and suggestions given by this book literally 'on the field', on people, on real life situations. And yes, it does work. Remember that if you are using it for erotic seduction that you MUST be healthy and fit; you must dress nice but not be snobby about your looks; you must groom well; and above all you must not have any major anti-seductive qualities such as: very low self-esteem, extreme vanity, rudeness, or greed.Lastly, keep in mind that the more success you have as a seducer, the more envy you will stir up among the members of your own sex. When I am at my best is when I have to watch my back the most from the extremely envious looks and snares by other guys who are jealous.
I've almost come to blows on more than one occasion by some jealous jerk who has no other reason to mug me than he is envious of how much the other women like me. This will happen to women as well. So be forewarned and learn how to disguise your seductions to some extent from the envious eyes of rivals - otherwise they will dog you relentlessly. Then again that is what Robert Greene's other books will help you with - to defend yourself against them. Both 'The 48 Laws of Power' and 'The 33 Strategies of War' will also teach you a great deal about the Timeless Art of Seduction - IF you view them through the lens of seduction while reading.
I can't find the perfect word to convey how awful this book is. It espouses a completely manipulative style of dealing with other people in which they are all prey to be hunted. It's noxious. I also believe that I know one of the master seducers who is referred to in the book under a pseudonym, which was terrifying in its own right. It's not about how to do what I would call 'seduction.' It's about how to control, direct, engineer, exploit, manipulate, machinate, maneuver, steer and hunt others.
I can't find the perfect word to convey how awful this book is. It espouses a completely manipulative style of dealing with other people in which they are all prey to be hunted. It's noxious. I also believe that I know one of the master seducers who is referred to in the book under a pseudonym, which was terrifying in its own right. It's not about how to do what I would call 'seduction.'
It's about how to control, direct, engineer, exploit, manipulate, machinate, maneuver, steer and hunt others. If that's what you want to know, read it, I'm sure it's great. But since those are not my goals, I was supremely disappointed in it.
Since I started reading The Art of Seduction, I've recommended it to just about EVERYONE because everyone seriously needs to read this book. It gave me so much insight into people's desires and the reasons why we're attracted to others. I feel like my mind has completely opened up.
As a writer and reader, I feel like I have better insight into character relationships, and I want to explore these new things I've learned in my fiction. Now I watch almost every movie that involves a love interest t Since I started reading The Art of Seduction, I've recommended it to just about EVERYONE because everyone seriously needs to read this book. It gave me so much insight into people's desires and the reasons why we're attracted to others. I feel like my mind has completely opened up. As a writer and reader, I feel like I have better insight into character relationships, and I want to explore these new things I've learned in my fiction. Now I watch almost every movie that involves a love interest through the lens of what Greene has taught me.
Even better, what I learned from Greene isn't only applicable in romantic situations, but in professional situations as well. It may sound manipulative, but it's really not: 'Seduction is the ultimate form of power. Those who give into it do so willingly and happily. There is rarely any resentment on their part; they forgive you any kind of manipulation because you have brought them pleasure, a rare commodity in the world.' If nothing else, read this book for the diverse historical and literary references - I added so many items to my 'to read' and 'to watch' lists simply because my interest was piqued in stories I hadn't encountered before. Greene is a wealth of fascinating information! I thought it was going to be another annoying 'to get him to do this flick your hair.'
Love this book, it is filled with little inside novela type of things, historical facts, and it has just some of the most interesting people in history. I love history so this book really did it for me. I could read it over and over not even for the seductive element but just because it is so good (in my opinion). The little side note quote and stories are a must read, don't skip over them, too wonderful you'd I thought it was going to be another annoying 'to get him to do this flick your hair.' Love this book, it is filled with little inside novela type of things, historical facts, and it has just some of the most interesting people in history. I love history so this book really did it for me. I could read it over and over not even for the seductive element but just because it is so good (in my opinion).
The little side note quote and stories are a must read, don't skip over them, too wonderful you'd miss a whole level to the book. Best book I've read in a very long time.As for the seductive element of it, it achieves its job. You find yourself reading and relating so much I can't count the amount of times I've said 'I do that' or 'He did that.'
I recommend the book it also has a lot of books as sources that have raised my curiosity and I shall be checking out. Forewarning:Due to it's misleading nature and implications one could be lead to believe that the sections in this book may be used to seduce another.In modern society the need to seduce another would have unhealthy implications and in my opinion comes from a waek/try-hard mindset. It's like saying 'who I am isn't good enough so I'll put on a fallacious act and be that cool/attractive person.' Sure it might seem like a good idea but ultimately doing such a thing would cause you to lose connection Forewarning:Due to it's misleading nature and implications one could be lead to believe that the sections in this book may be used to seduce another.In modern society the need to seduce another would have unhealthy implications and in my opinion comes from a waek/try-hard mindset. It's like saying 'who I am isn't good enough so I'll put on a fallacious act and be that cool/attractive person.'
Sure it might seem like a good idea but ultimately doing such a thing would cause you to lose connection with your own identity, values and tastes and reduce your ability to build rapport with others (If you're not really being who you are then how can you expect people to build a sense of rapport and comfort around someone who isn't being themselves. It's dishonest.)Now on to the actual review:The book is very entertaining and left me wanting/anticipating more. It contains information that is helpful to our own lives - specifically a section entitled 'The Anti-Seducer' which shines light on some of our own unattractive characteristics that we should learn to weed out. However the book ultimately leaves the reader feeling seduced as if they (with the knowledge) could pull off some of the said seductions which is just wrong.This book is not set as an 'How to' guide but as an entertaining and historical account of the use of seduction throughout history. It contains stories about the lives of Casanova, Cleopatra and other Seducers and interesting anecdotes on historical figures.The book is defiantly worth a read but due to it's misleading(Possibly seductive nature) of encouraging it's readers to seduce, lost a point.Worth picking up.A+Edit:On Oct 31, 2018 during an interview with Lewis Howes. Robert Greene tells the story of how he had to re-write 'The 50th Law' because he wasn't being honest with himself (rather writing it to please Curtis Jackson). In the same way, I've noticed through experience.
That if people behave in a way that goes against their nature, there are subtle kinks in their body language which give them away. Robert talks about this in his new book The Laws Of Human Nature and I feel like this book is a combination of both research and experience and, a more wise and well rounded yet accurate view of human nature (and therefore seduction) but this book is still incredibly entertaining and well presented. GET THE BOOK-Like Tim Ferriss's The 4-Hour Workweek, this book is packed full of useful information that you would want to come back to again and again, which is something difficult to do with audio format.It pretty much lays it out for you. Equal parts philosophical and psychological, it outlines each step of the seduction process. Some people condemn the techniques and strategies propounded here to be 'amoral' and Machiavellian, but the truth of the matter is: they work. And they have b GOOD! GET THE BOOK-Like Tim Ferriss's The 4-Hour Workweek, this book is packed full of useful information that you would want to come back to again and again, which is something difficult to do with audio format.It pretty much lays it out for you.
Equal parts philosophical and psychological, it outlines each step of the seduction process. Some people condemn the techniques and strategies propounded here to be 'amoral' and Machiavellian, but the truth of the matter is: they work. And they have been working since the dawn of civilization. The paradoxical yet simple nature of our desire is beautifully captured by Rilke in his and I won't go into it, but we all want something hard to get, and we're all susceptible to mystery, in person or in story. This book makes full use of the properties of human desire to your own advantage.Whoever denounces the book of manipulation,immorality, and other such nonsense is under a happy delusion about the world they live in.
Look around you and you'll see - if you really see - under the facade of morality seethes selfishness, manipulation, and other 'immoral' intentions and acts.Manipulation is fine as long as the intention is good. As long as it doesn't end up hurting people for no good reason.I'll stop my diatribe right there.The point is, the book is highly useful and fascinating. Get this book and study it for better relationship management.Highly recommended.
There's a LOT to be learned from this book about human psychology. To really get the best/most of it, you have to stare yourself in the mirror and ask the hard questions - where do you fall in the various archetypes? What anti-seduction techniques do you personally exhibit? And what kind of victim are you?I can't decide which book is more interesting and entertaining and thought-provoking, this or the, the anecdotes from history, the margin quotes/stories are EXCEPTI Uh.
There's a LOT to be learned from this book about human psychology. To really get the best/most of it, you have to stare yourself in the mirror and ask the hard questions - where do you fall in the various archetypes? What anti-seduction techniques do you personally exhibit? And what kind of victim are you?I can't decide which book is more interesting and entertaining and thought-provoking, this or the, the anecdotes from history, the margin quotes/stories are EXCEPTIONALLY well researched in 48 Laws, and they seem not as varied here - however, the focus of ART OF SEDUCTION is less dynamic and far-reaching, which isn't to say it's less informative.Read them both, they're excellent companion pieces. A delicious, wicked book which offers insights into character types, and the art of manipulation. Humorous and Machiavellian, this book may shock and disturb you, and your perception of the way people are.
This eclectic book is beautifully written and draws on folk tales, legends, fairy tales, literary figures, and history to illustrate situations and personality types. In essence, it is a study of exchange theory and power relations in interpersonal situations. The book offers advice on strateg A delicious, wicked book which offers insights into character types, and the art of manipulation. Humorous and Machiavellian, this book may shock and disturb you, and your perception of the way people are.
This eclectic book is beautifully written and draws on folk tales, legends, fairy tales, literary figures, and history to illustrate situations and personality types. In essence, it is a study of exchange theory and power relations in interpersonal situations. The book offers advice on strategies that may be employed to snare one's object of desire, and the ruthlessness of theme was entertaining and made me laugh.
Highly original, and controversial. Useful as a reference point for writers, too! This book.is not pretty. Nor is it a light read. 500 pages written in the most miniscule font known to man.let's just say it takes a lot of effort.My feelings on it are very mixed. Greene has clearly put a lot of effort into writing it, it's jam packed with extracts from loads of different books, besides embarrassing pretty much every celebrity the world has ever known. (lots of skeletons in the closet!)So, if nothing else, it's an entertaining read.
But the methods it suggests are at times This book.is not pretty. Nor is it a light read. 500 pages written in the most miniscule font known to man.let's just say it takes a lot of effort.My feelings on it are very mixed. Greene has clearly put a lot of effort into writing it, it's jam packed with extracts from loads of different books, besides embarrassing pretty much every celebrity the world has ever known. (lots of skeletons in the closet!)So, if nothing else, it's an entertaining read. But the methods it suggests are at times far from humane.I get that the author is writing a guide to seduction, not a bedtime lullaby, so maybe it's stupid to expect the subject matter to be delicate. But even so, I feel like he could have been a bit more gentle about it.Basically, it made me rethink every belief I ever had about humankind.If people do this stuff to get their way (and then I think.what about me?!
Maybe I do it too?!) then we're not a very lovable species. Nor one to be trusted.So.yeah. Read with caution. And think carefully before you do. If you can get past the blatant misogyny and the fact he uses the word 'victim' on about every page I guess it has some value in cold calculating machiavellian way.The ancedotes in places are interesting and are easily the best part. The Quotes along the sides are irritating to read and really break up the flow.And of course he rationalizes his whole philosophy by suggesting in many places that people who aren't ok with deception and dishonesty have no value (and should be avoided at all costs).
If you can get past the blatant misogyny and the fact he uses the word 'victim' on about every page I guess it has some value in cold calculating machiavellian way.The ancedotes in places are interesting and are easily the best part. The Quotes along the sides are irritating to read and really break up the flow.And of course he rationalizes his whole philosophy by suggesting in many places that people who aren't ok with deception and dishonesty have no value (and should be avoided at all costs).becasue clearly if you aren't cheating on your spouse or trying to take advantage of someone you are a fool.hah! Yeah right buddy. I found this book in my town's public library and decided to pick it up on a lark. I've spent a lot of time reading this book-which is unavoidable because it's long-and I've come to the realization that this is a classy version of the pick-up artist.The classiness of this version comes from the extensive use of classical literary and historical examples.
Referencing Casanova, Salome, Evita, and many others, Greene does his best work in using these examples to explain how they were effective in I found this book in my town's public library and decided to pick it up on a lark. I've spent a lot of time reading this book-which is unavoidable because it's long-and I've come to the realization that this is a classy version of the pick-up artist.The classiness of this version comes from the extensive use of classical literary and historical examples.
Referencing Casanova, Salome, Evita, and many others, Greene does his best work in using these examples to explain how they were effective in their seductive efforts. While these are interesting the first time that he brings them up, Greene continues to reference them repeatedly throughout the book, which grows exceedingly boring as he moves through the book.While I wasn't thrilled about his overuse of these examples, there were rather compelling interesting profiles in seduction. I did enjoy learning about how these historical figures worked their various magics in the realm of seduction.The problem for me was one that many of the reviewers commented on: the book makes this very strange, Machiavellian turn, making seduction into a game of power, targets, and victims.
Greene spends a lot of time talking about manipulations and ways to set yourself up for victory in a particular manner. It is at this moment that the book turns into the pick-up artist.At the beginning, I thought I was dreaming about that aspect, but there is, literally, a section of this book that talks about 'throwing negs' as Mystery would call it. Given that Greene is a classy lad, he calls it mixing pleasure with pain. It's the exact same thing: be mean to get this person to convince you that you are the one for them. If you insult them, they will run to your side with some reassurance.
This grosses me out and would make me flee from anyone IMMEDIATELY. There are also things about reliance, which also upset me in a number of ways as someone who prides himself on being content and self-reliant.By the time I finished reading the book, the rationalization of one of the most irrational processes in human life-choosing a mate-really troubled me. Making it into a series of steps doesn't work for me.
I enjoyed some of my time with this book, certainly not all of it. It is certainly worth experiencing, but I don't guarantee a pleasant experience. This book is best used for gaining or building on perspective rather than as a how-to book. It provides some insights into patterns of human behaviour that can be useful far beyond what the title and the marketing image implies. I could have done without the authors repeated use of the words 'victim' and 'manipulation'. Such deliberate negatives come off as cheap and with malicious intent, meant to appeal to the lowest common denominator, rather than an understanding of dynamics that occur in in This book is best used for gaining or building on perspective rather than as a how-to book. It provides some insights into patterns of human behaviour that can be useful far beyond what the title and the marketing image implies.
I could have done without the authors repeated use of the words 'victim' and 'manipulation'. Such deliberate negatives come off as cheap and with malicious intent, meant to appeal to the lowest common denominator, rather than an understanding of dynamics that occur in interpersonal relationships.
It seems bent on turning it's true form, a study of the history and style of seduction, into something that it isn't, a guide for the completely ignorant. Don't let it fool you though, this is not a self-help book. It will not somehow help you transform into something that you aren't already. It will do little more than increase awareness.With that said, I'd recommend this book especially for those that are working on some form of character development. It defines a range of seductive (or even highly manipulative) archetypes, with real world examples, that can be very useful for writers. This could also be useful for short-term relationships, such a those that might be encountered in sales, since the methods described are hardly sustainable without an unrealistic amount of effort put forth.Two stars for the usefulness of the information provided and one for its entertainment value.
A fascinating and well written book, but let's face it, the outlined tactics are those commonly employed by sociopaths.Deliberately wounding, confusing, stone walling and gaslighting the chosen 'target' will result in at best, an emotionally damaged and highly insecure person. Sure, in such a state, it's easier to discard them when you are through with them. It's also easy to justify the discarding 'how could I continue with such a emotionally unstable person?' But if, unlike the sociopath or A fascinating and well written book, but let's face it, the outlined tactics are those commonly employed by sociopaths.Deliberately wounding, confusing, stone walling and gaslighting the chosen 'target' will result in at best, an emotionally damaged and highly insecure person. Sure, in such a state, it's easier to discard them when you are through with them.
It's also easy to justify the discarding 'how could I continue with such a emotionally unstable person?' But if, unlike the sociopath or psychopath, the would-be seducer does have a shred of conscience, living with the results and also the accumulated karma of such manipulative behaviour, would be highly unpleasant.
In addition, it's all fakery. What real enjoyment or satisfaction can ever come of having fooled another person into loving you?All in all a book for the desperate, the unscrupulous, and the empathy-devoid individuals of this world. Or perhaps, for those trying to avoid them (know your enemy). I want to read Robert Greens other book The 48 Laws of Power so when someone gave me this book I thought I'd check it out too.This was an interesting book. Parts of it I enjoyed.I love learning about the psychology of why we like things or why things are popular so that aspect of it was facinating.It breaks down how movie stars, politicians and world leaders seduce their public. WHY we are drawn to them or why some leaders are better public speakers than others. Very interesting and helpful f I want to read Robert Greens other book The 48 Laws of Power so when someone gave me this book I thought I'd check it out too.This was an interesting book.
Parts of it I enjoyed.I love learning about the psychology of why we like things or why things are popular so that aspect of it was facinating.It breaks down how movie stars, politicians and world leaders seduce their public. WHY we are drawn to them or why some leaders are better public speakers than others. Very interesting and helpful for anyone why has to give a presentation. Or, of course, anyone in the acting community.I would like to say it also has sections devoted to how to seduce someone who's already involved or married. That part I found disconcerting. By letting you assume you're the one doing the manipulating, the author is playing on your own insecurities about how people perceive and judge you.direct quotes from the book:'Disarm Through Strategic Weakness and Vulnerability'Why?
Are you a Russian spy?' Aim at secret wishes that have been thwarted or repressed, stirring up uncontrollable emotions, clouding their powers of reason. Lead the seduced to a point of confusion in which they can no longer tell the difference between illusion and real By letting you assume you're the one doing the manipulating, the author is playing on your own insecurities about how people perceive and judge you.direct quotes from the book:'Disarm Through Strategic Weakness and Vulnerability'Why? Are you a Russian spy?' Aim at secret wishes that have been thwarted or repressed, stirring up uncontrollable emotions, clouding their powers of reason.
Lead the seduced to a point of confusion in which they can no longer tell the difference between illusion and reality.' You mean like they do to terrorists in interrogation rooms?' Once isolated like this, they have no outside support, and in their confusion they are easily led astray. Lure the seduced into your lair, where nothing is familiar'Are you trying to love them or torture them for information?Seriously, if anything in this book seems like a good idea, you'd be better off cooking yourself up a love potion or getting some voodoo dolls. Because what you're looking for isn't a healthy relationship. It's a love spell.Yon might not be looking for a partner, you might be looking for someone to stare in awe at you and give you nonstop compliments.
A puppy will be perfect for the job! 'Seduction is Distraction'I would rather hear my dog bark at a cow than a man swear he loves me 'The masses have never thirsted for truth.they demand illusions, and cannot do without them. They constantly give what is unreal precedence over the real'Never Complain. Never explain 'You know what charm is, A ways of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question 'People who display no weakness, on the other hand, often elicit envy anxiety and fear!' This was not only informat 'Seduction is Distraction'I would rather hear my dog bark at a cow than a man swear he loves me 'The masses have never thirsted for truth.they demand illusions, and cannot do without them. They constantly give what is unreal precedence over the real'Never Complain. Never explain 'You know what charm is, A ways of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question 'People who display no weakness, on the other hand, often elicit envy anxiety and fear!'
This was not only informative book to read, but a hell of entertainment experience that i was having through out my reading for the whole book. That's my 2nd read for Robert Greene after 33 strategies of war. My recommendation for people is to start with The Art of Seduction first.Eventually, You'll end up being hungry to complete this 'Amoral Series'.Although it's Amoral and some Weapons and tools are amoral but Robert Greene insists on the idea that in all ages, in all times and eras. People want to be SEDUCED!. Before I read the book. I thought it's going to be just a kind of appearance seduction to people and how to grab them. In this book, 24 fatal weapons of seduction are being introduced beginning from trapping your victims mentally then getting them emotionally until the Physical intercourse!people are always bored so why just you don't entertain them emotionally and mentally and they'll fall for you as slaves.Like 33 strategies of war of how to trap people mentally, this books focuses more on trapping them emotionally.
Starting with Identifying the 8 types of character and through your reading you'll say quotes such as ' Yes, It's me ' Or ' He is always like this '. The Siren, The rake, The natural, The ideal lover, the charmer, The coquette &the star.
Moving to the Anti seducer Traits or symptoms which are types of people which make the seduction process associating and proving his interpretation with examples of different figures starting from Cleopatra, Mark Antony, The Courtesans of different empires in Europe and that were their techniques to seduce their victims &their targets. The weapons and tools Robert Greene mentions in this book are extremely adaptable not only in personal or communicative use but also in Politics and media! This books forms a great interpretation of how people are being lured into things they've never thought of being seduced with the techniques he mentions.
Seduction is a form of warfare, and what differs in the selection of any choice in your life is to how extent you're being seduced! After reading this book, Seduction for me is not only a word I hear or I feel using the physical lures. But only it's a science and a way of manipulating people and getting under their skin in a very smooth, Unconscious way of trapping the mind. From a psychological perspective, this book is fascinating.
From a moral perspective, this book is horrifying. From a historical perspective, this book is interesting but over embellished.Essentially, this book is a guide on how to emotionally manipulate and use people in the form of seduction. I mainly read it to be better able to analyze myself and other people; to those ends, this book is quite useful. It goes over many different types of seducers and seduction strategies.If you follow the s From a psychological perspective, this book is fascinating.
From a moral perspective, this book is horrifying. From a historical perspective, this book is interesting but over embellished.Essentially, this book is a guide on how to emotionally manipulate and use people in the form of seduction. I mainly read it to be better able to analyze myself and other people; to those ends, this book is quite useful. It goes over many different types of seducers and seduction strategies.If you follow the steps in this book, though, you're essentially becoming a heartless, calculating manipulator. Personally, I find this book to be better served so you can find positive qualities within yourself and embellish them for more charm and social power. You also get to learn some of the psychology behind romance and seduction, according to Robert Greene.
There are also a huge amount of historical anecdotes - likely exaggerated to suit the subject matter of the book - and excerpts from other works.This book was Machiavellian in the sense that it didn't focus on how love should be, but rather on what is. Overall, reading it was a unique and interesting experience. I'm looking forwards to reading more of Greene's works in the future! For everyone out there who thought this book is about manipulating the other person - you misunderstood it.
This is not a practical guide telling you what to say or do, it's more a psychological (and a bit of a historian) study of how people react to certain stimulations. The book teaches you to take your time and study the one you want - to learn how they think and what they want so you can offer them that.One of the points here is that everyone has a dark side and appealing to it is one of th For everyone out there who thought this book is about manipulating the other person - you misunderstood it. This is not a practical guide telling you what to say or do, it's more a psychological (and a bit of a historian) study of how people react to certain stimulations. The book teaches you to take your time and study the one you want - to learn how they think and what they want so you can offer them that.One of the points here is that everyone has a dark side and appealing to it is one of the ways of seduction. Some of us want to be a victim for a while and have someone save us, others want to be the villain just for a little bit and offering the one you want that forbidden fruit will be refreshing, because we live in a world where everyone goes with whatever is socially acceptable regardless of how they feel.
Was expecting something very different when added this book to my reading list.This book is like a manual for being a douchebag (what's the word for women?) - how to manipulate people, but not really like small things to get them to cooperate or intrigue them. Rather a 'how to guide' to have them addicted to you. Because that's healthy, right?The only people that come to my mind who could benefit from this kind of book - writers who need inspiration on how to build up a high class 'bad' charact Was expecting something very different when added this book to my reading list.This book is like a manual for being a douchebag (what's the word for women?) - how to manipulate people, but not really like small things to get them to cooperate or intrigue them. Rather a 'how to guide' to have them addicted to you. Because that's healthy, right?The only people that come to my mind who could benefit from this kind of book - writers who need inspiration on how to build up a high class 'bad' character. Then this is for you.
Oh, if only this book had been published when I was a teenager! The quality of my adolescent and college years (okay, and my early- to mid-twenties) might have been far richer, and I might have been so much better at living the hedonistic lifestyle I tried to maintain.There's a new show on tv about a detective (I think he's a detective) who is so good at figuring everything out first that everyone else thinks must be psychic.but he's not psychic; he's just PAYING ATTENTION. That's supposed to Oh, if only this book had been published when I was a teenager!
The quality of my adolescent and college years (okay, and my early- to mid-twenties) might have been far richer, and I might have been so much better at living the hedonistic lifestyle I tried to maintain.There's a new show on tv about a detective (I think he's a detective) who is so good at figuring everything out first that everyone else thinks must be psychic.but he's not psychic; he's just PAYING ATTENTION. That's supposed to be the draw, both for us the viewers and for the hot women characters he interacts with. Similarly, Robert Greene proposes (many times over) that in order to be seductive one must first and foremost PAY ATTENTION, and that in order to pay sufficient attention, one must first be able and willing to set aside one's own Issues.He also claims that in order to be seductive, one must be comfortable with insincerity and manipulative behavior - an idea which has garnered considerable criticism. But I pretty much doubt that any schmo who reads this book will miraculously find his (or her) romantic life suddenly improved - because not too many people are capable of setting aside their Issues long enough to intentionally manipulate those of other people. So I don't mind so much that most of this book urges people to be cold and calculating. People who are capable of being that way don't need to read an instruction manual on emotional manipulation; they're already good at it.The book does have its faults. For example, I am not convinced of the effectiveness of a particular seductive tactic just because a great literary character has successfully employed it.
Also, there is too much reliance on archetypes; real people are more psychologically complex than the author makes us out to be.The book also includes some ideas I can get behind, such as Mr. Greene's exhortation to enjoy the slow and careful process that, in his opinion, seduction should be, while maintaining a genuine respect and interest in the target of one's affections. I also like his opinion that when one is no longer interested in the individual that one has seduced, one should simply display characteristics and behaviors that the seductee will find unappealing. There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads.Best-selling author and public speaker, Robert Greene was born in Los Angeles. He attended U.C. California at Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies.
He has worked in New York as an editor and writer at several magazines, including Esquire; and in Hollywood as a story developer and There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads.Best-selling author and public speaker, Robert Greene was born in Los Angeles. He attended U.C. California at Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He has worked in New York as an editor and writer at several magazines, including Esquire; and in Hollywood as a story developer and writer.Robert has lived in London, Paris, and Barcelona; he speaks several languages and has worked as a translator. In 1995 he was involved in the planning and creation of the art school Fabrica, outside Venice, Italy. There he met Joost Elffers, the New York book packager and discussed with him his idea for a book on power and manipulation, the ultimate modern version of Machiavelli's The Prince.Robert and Joost became partners and in 1998, The 48 Laws of Power was born.
The book has been a national and international bestseller, and has been translated into 17 languages. In 2001, Robert released his second book, The Art of Seduction, which is more than a sequel to The 48 Laws; it is both a handbook on how to wield the ultimate form of power, and a detailed look at the greatest seducers in history.The third in this highly anticipated series of books, The 33 Strategies of War, hit bookstores January 2006 and offers a strategic look behind the movements of War in application to everyday life. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, these books are also being hailed by everyone from war historians to some of the heaviest hitters in the rap world (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent).The popularity of these books along with their vast and fiercely loyal audience proves these are profound, timeless lessons from historical leaders that still ring true in today's culture. Robert currently lives in Los Angeles.
The art of Deduction, that is what you are here to learn and hone.