Type of Person: Exploration of Body and Personality

Author: Susan Zannos (USA), translated by Liu Yunfang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "A book written for explorers" (Amazon review). The author begins by exploring the ancient source of this knowledge—the Fourth Way—and combines it with modern scientific observations and research. The book not only discusses the relationship between endocrine glands and psychology but also delves into Homer's myths and the Olympian temples, tracing its journey through medieval alchemy and the Jewish mystical philosophy of Kabbalah. After introducing the four bodily functions of humans (instinct, movement, intellect, emotion), the author goes on to introduce the various typical types of the enneagram, supported by personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions. To suit publication in China, the character sketches of each type in the book have been replaced with Chinese people instead of Americans from the original, and the illustrations were created by renowned painters from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. This book is not just for scholars; it is also a practical and wise one. "A book written for explorers" (Amazon review). The author begins by exploring the ancient source of this knowledge—the Fourth Way—and combines it with modern scientific observations and research. The book not only discusses the relationship between endocrine glands and psychology but also delves into Homer's myths and the Olympian temples, tracing its journey through medieval alchemy and the Jewish mystical philosophy of Kabbalah. After introducing the four bodily functions of humans (instinct, movement, intellect, emotion), the author goes on to introduce the various typical types of the enneagram, supported by personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions. To suit publication in China, the character sketches of each type in the book have been replaced with Chinese people instead of Americans from the original, and the illustrations were created by renowned painters from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. This book is not just for scholars; it is also a practical and wise one.