Jim Barrett Books

Widely recognized as the finest definition of existentialist philosophy ever written, this book introduced existentialism to America in 1958. Barrett speaks eloquently and directly to concerns of the 1990 a period when the irrational and the absurd are no better integrated than before and when humankind is in even greater danger of destroying its existence without ever understanding the meaning of its existence.Irrational Man  begins by discussing the roots of existentialism in the art and thinking of Augustine, Aquinas, Pascal, Baudelaire, Blake, Dostoevski, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Picasso, Joyce, and Beckett. The heart of the book explains the views of the foremost existentialists—Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre. The result is a marvelously lucid definition of existentialism and a brilliant interpretation of its impact.

Many organizations use psychometric testing to uncover candidates' abilities and assess their potential. This workbook contains 16 tests with more than 400 questions that test verbal, numerical, perceptual, and spatial aptitude.

Here is a practical workbook for job seekers, and any individual in the workplace who is eager to improve their career prospects. It comes from a bestselling author who has designed his new work to meet three aims. First, the book offers careers guidance based on the principle that self knowledge offers the best prospect of job satisfaction and success. The approach is structured to enable readers to relate their personal characteristics to career opportunities. Secondly, the text includes tests and questionnaires of the type used by organizations for staff selection or assessment purposes, giving readers the chance to prepare for the similar tests they are likely to encounter while job seeking. Finally, the book will help those already in work to improve their performance through gaining a closer application of their own aptitudes and personal qualities.