The Credibility of Power vs Force: Worth Reading?

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The discussion centers on the credibility of the book "Power vs. Force" by David R. Hawkins. Participants express skepticism regarding the book's claims, particularly its attempt to unify human experiences into a single framework. While some acknowledge the author's ambition, there is a consensus that the content may lack empirical support. Overall, the book raises questions about its validity and whether it is worth the time investment for readers.

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  • Understanding of psychological frameworks and their implications
  • Familiarity with the concepts of power dynamics and human behavior
  • Critical thinking skills for evaluating non-empirical claims
  • Basic knowledge of self-help literature and its common themes
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  • Research the psychological theories behind power dynamics
  • Explore critiques of self-help literature for empirical support
  • Investigate other works by David R. Hawkins for comparative analysis
  • Learn about frameworks that unify human experiences in psychology
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This discussion is beneficial for readers interested in self-help literature, psychologists evaluating frameworks of human behavior, and anyone considering the credibility of unconventional psychological claims.

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I just picked up his book Power vs. Force . Is this a credible work at all? I got through the first few pages, and it sounded far fetched to me so I wanted to know if it is worth reading all the way through. Thanks.
 
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I find it very hard to believe that not a single person here knows about this book.
 
from the little i have read from the web he tries to incoporate everything in us humans to one single framework.
he's not the only one who tried to do this in the past and perhaps other men will follow his footsteps.
i didnt read the book but from what i read that he's trying to accomomplish with this book i would be very skeptical about its contents.
 

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