A Guide to Rational Living
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A Guide to Rational Living is a self-help book by psychologist Albert Ellis that introduces and applies the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to everyday emotional and behavioral problems.
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| A Guide to Rational Living canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Guide to Rational Living Context triple: [Albert Ellis, notableWork, A Guide to Rational Living]
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A.
The Sentiment of Rationality
"The Sentiment of Rationality" is an essay by philosopher William James that explores how our need for emotional satisfaction and psychological comfort shapes what we consider rational belief.
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B.
Psychologia rationalis
Psychologia rationalis is a work of early modern rationalist philosophy that systematically examines the nature and faculties of the human mind using a priori reasoning.
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C.
A Short Guide to a Happy Life
A Short Guide to a Happy Life is a brief, reflective nonfiction book by Anna Quindlen that offers personal insights and practical wisdom on living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
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D.
The Examined Life
The Examined Life is a philosophical book by Robert Nozick that reflects on ethical, personal, and existential questions in an accessible, essayistic style.
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E.
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
"Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters" is a non-fiction book by cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker that explores the nature of human reasoning, why people often think irrationally, and how better reasoning can improve individual and societal decision-making.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Guide to Rational Living Target entity description: A Guide to Rational Living is a self-help book by psychologist Albert Ellis that introduces and applies the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to everyday emotional and behavioral problems.
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A.
The Sentiment of Rationality
"The Sentiment of Rationality" is an essay by philosopher William James that explores how our need for emotional satisfaction and psychological comfort shapes what we consider rational belief.
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B.
Psychologia rationalis
Psychologia rationalis is a work of early modern rationalist philosophy that systematically examines the nature and faculties of the human mind using a priori reasoning.
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C.
A Short Guide to a Happy Life
A Short Guide to a Happy Life is a brief, reflective nonfiction book by Anna Quindlen that offers personal insights and practical wisdom on living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
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D.
The Examined Life
The Examined Life is a philosophical book by Robert Nozick that reflects on ethical, personal, and existential questions in an accessible, essayistic style.
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E.
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
"Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters" is a non-fiction book by cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker that explores the nature of human reasoning, why people often think irrationally, and how better reasoning can improve individual and societal decision-making.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| abbreviation | REBT ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve coping skills
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increase psychological well-being ⓘ reduce anger ⓘ reduce anxiety ⓘ reduce depression ⓘ |
| author | Albert Ellis ⓘ |
| basedOnWorkOf | Albert Ellis ⓘ |
| coAuthor | Robert A. Harper ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| focusesOn |
practical exercises for emotional change
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relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors ⓘ self-directed psychological change ⓘ |
| genre |
psychology
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self-help ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
scientific
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secular ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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people with emotional difficulties ⓘ self-help readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
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linked to:
REBT
behavioral problems ⓘ cognitive restructuring ⓘ cognitive-behavioral therapy ⓘ emotional problems ⓘ irrational beliefs ⓘ psychotherapy ⓘ rational thinking ⓘ self-help techniques ⓘ |
| nonFiction | true ⓘ |
| promotes |
disputing self-defeating beliefs
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emotional responsibility ⓘ rational philosophy of life ⓘ |
| psychologicalApproach |
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
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linked to:
REBT
cognitive-behavioral ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
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linked to:
REBT
cognitive therapy ⓘ cognitive-behavioral self-help literature ⓘ |
| teaches |
how to challenge irrational thoughts
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how to identify irrational beliefs ⓘ how to manage emotions through thinking changes ⓘ how to replace irrational beliefs with rational alternatives ⓘ |
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