On Being a Real Person
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"On Being a Real Person" is a popular 1943 Christian self-help and devotional book by liberal Protestant minister Harry Emerson Fosdick that explores psychological and spiritual growth toward authentic living.
All labels observed (1)
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| On Being a Real Person canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On Being a Real Person Context triple: [Harry Emerson Fosdick, notableWork, On Being a Real Person]
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A.
The Realness
The Realness is the critically acclaimed 2001 debut studio album by Queensbridge rapper Cormega, celebrated for its raw, street-conscious lyricism and classic East Coast hip-hop sound.
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B.
I Am Not a Human Being
I Am Not a Human Being is a 2010 studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne that blends Southern hip hop and punchline-heavy lyricism, released while he was serving a prison sentence.
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C.
Stop Trying to Be God
"Stop Trying to Be God" is a reflective, genre-blending track by Travis Scott featuring contributions from artists like Kid Cudi, James Blake, and Stevie Wonder, noted for its spiritual themes and atmospheric production.
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D.
How to Be a Human Being
How to Be a Human Being is a 2016 concept album by English indie rock band Glass Animals that explores diverse character-driven stories through experimental, psychedelic pop production.
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E.
I Am Not a Human Being II
I Am Not a Human Being II is a studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, known for its blend of hardcore rap and mainstream hip-hop elements.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On Being a Real Person Target entity description: "On Being a Real Person" is a popular 1943 Christian self-help and devotional book by liberal Protestant minister Harry Emerson Fosdick that explores psychological and spiritual growth toward authentic living.
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A.
The Realness
The Realness is the critically acclaimed 2001 debut studio album by Queensbridge rapper Cormega, celebrated for its raw, street-conscious lyricism and classic East Coast hip-hop sound.
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B.
I Am Not a Human Being
I Am Not a Human Being is a 2010 studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne that blends Southern hip hop and punchline-heavy lyricism, released while he was serving a prison sentence.
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C.
Stop Trying to Be God
"Stop Trying to Be God" is a reflective, genre-blending track by Travis Scott featuring contributions from artists like Kid Cudi, James Blake, and Stevie Wonder, noted for its spiritual themes and atmospheric production.
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D.
How to Be a Human Being
How to Be a Human Being is a 2016 concept album by English indie rock band Glass Animals that explores diverse character-driven stories through experimental, psychedelic pop production.
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E.
I Am Not a Human Being II
I Am Not a Human Being II is a studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, known for its blend of hardcore rap and mainstream hip-hop elements.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian devotional book
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book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
apply Christian faith to everyday problems
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help readers become more authentic persons ⓘ promote emotional and spiritual maturity ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
20th-century American Protestantism
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liberal Protestant movement in the United States ⓘ |
| author | Harry Emerson Fosdick ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
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| emphasizes |
personal responsibility
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trust in God for inner transformation ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
inner emotional life
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integration of psychology and Christian faith ⓘ moral decision-making ⓘ overcoming inner conflicts ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian literature
ⓘ
devotional literature ⓘ self-help literature ⓘ |
| hasForm |
devotional essays
ⓘ
sermon-like chapters ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
Christian self-help literature
ⓘ
devotional writing about psychological wholeness ⓘ pastoral counseling approaches ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
Christian ethics
ⓘ
mental and emotional health ⓘ personal spirituality ⓘ religious counseling ⓘ |
| hasWorldview | optimistic view of human potential under God ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian laity
ⓘ
Protestant Christians ⓘ
linked to:
Protestant Christianity
general religious readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Christian character formation
ⓘ
authentic living ⓘ personal integrity ⓘ psychological growth ⓘ spiritual growth ⓘ |
| notableFor |
integration of contemporary psychology with Christian teaching
ⓘ
popular reception among mid-20th-century Protestants ⓘ |
| periodOfPublication | World War II era ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1943 ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Fosdick’s preaching ministry
ⓘ
Riverside Church, New York City ⓘ
linked to:
Riverside Church
|
| religiousPerspective | Christian humanism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Protestantism
ⓘ
linked to:
Protestant Christianity
|
| theologicalOrientation | liberal Protestant ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 20th century ⓘ |
| workOf | Harry Emerson Fosdick ⓘ |
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