Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women by Arnold Bennett
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"Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women" by Arnold Bennett is a self-help book written in the early 20th century. The text explores the concept of mental efficiency, contrasting it with the widespread emphasis on physical efficiency in society. Bennett aims to provide insights into cultivating mental effectiveness and promoting personal development, encouraging readers to harness their mental potential to improve their quality of life. At the start of the
book, Bennett outlines an appeal to his readers, acknowledging a general concern about mental inefficiency as people pursue physical excellence. He reflects on the lack of attention given to cultivating the mind, addressing common regrets among individuals who feel their mental faculties are underutilized. In a thought-provoking manner, Bennett invites a dialogue with his audience, asking for their experiences and perspectives on mental efficiency. The opening portion sets the tone for a broader discussion on enhancing one's mental abilities and suggests practical steps for achieving personal growth and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11010755 |
| Title | Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women |
| Contents | Mental efficiency -- Expressing one's individuality -- Breaking with the past -- Settling down in life -- Marriage -- Books -- Success -- The petty artificialities -- The secret of content. |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Mental efficiency |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23347 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23347-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1857 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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