Comments on: 48 Laws of Education

By: Jose

Jose — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:42:30 +0000

Well, here’s a thought as I was reading your scribe. 1. I noticed that you didn’t really read the excerpt by Greene where he fully admits that this comes from a Machavellian perspective i.e. no respect for whatever morals or obligations we garner from what we believe as G-d. That’s important because he did a study ON these ideas of power and noticed some trends without regard for religion. Secondly, no one’s saying we need to adhere to these laws, but we’ll also note that many a “Christian” ruler have followed some of these laws that seem sacrilegious on the surface. Third, Robert Greene has no chance against G-d or what we believe as G-d. Fourth, some Christian traditions were borrowed from “pagan” rituals, so whose to say that they’re truly Christian in nature?

I’d say more, but let’s not confuse Greene’s work for a replacement for the Bible. It’s a little disingenuous to do so.

By: Arthur Bogdanove

Arthur Bogdanove — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:36:05 +0000

I was looking for a Christian perspective. I have just started this book. In the first part I see everyone caste into the net of power plays. Honesty and integrity are belittled as actually deceptive and still part of the power game. I am waiting to see if there is any attention given to Christianity or if Chrisitanity is ignored. I think it would be hard to ignore a fact of history that appears on most dates and which determines the first day of the week. Every town in America has buildings dedicated to Christianity. How many are dedicated to Robert Greene? How many call out Robert Greene’s name as death approaches? Then, after death, who are the fools, those who follow Robert Greene or those who follow Christ?

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:46:25 +0000

Someone please help me see these laws as positive. I am living in a healthcare environment where the leader employs these. He told someone at a meeting this was a favorite book.

Because of this, the worksite is negative and quality indicators are in the pits…more injury, more death. You can’t be a “king” and never hear from the people if you care what happens. You can’t have “selective honesty” if you are in social science. Fractures are fractures. Dead is dead.

As a Christian, I find these laws evil and regularly read the Resolutions of Jonathon Edwards as an antidote!

By: The Jose Vilson — Laws of Power Revisited

The Jose Vilson — Laws of Power Revisited — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:23:36 +0000

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By: Bernard Adjei

Bernard Adjei — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:48:22 +0000

i’m a student of KNUST-Ghana. in fact this book was preached to me by a colleague and i did admired it from the contextual briefings given. but however, there is a problem of getting access to it due to financial problems and would like to know if there is any way/opportunity by which i can get hold on one full text. Thank you.

By: more on discipline « Siobhan Curious

more on discipline « Siobhan Curious — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:24:32 +0000

[...] And for more thoughts on how to maintain a classroom, check out his post on laws of power. [...]

By: AngelaMichelle

AngelaMichelle — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:51:00 +0000

this book and its companion are definitely a part of the AM Life Survival Kit… thanks to your subtle suggestion a couple of year ago. the art of war as well. *wink*

By: Frumteacher

Frumteacher — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:06:32 +0000

Thanks for paying attention to this book on your blog. I had never heard of it, but am going to check it out. The power I can get in my classroom, the better (it’s my second year in my current school now and I still have a lot to learn about classroom management).

By: Laniza

Laniza — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:19:13 +0000

I definitely have to check this book out. Thanks for the fascinating analysis! I really like laws #3, 4, 28, and 35.

By: Bam

Bam — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:33:40 +0000

This book should be a perpetual read for people who understand how malleable life is. It is for me. And as a member of leadership now I constantly come across miscellaneous laws hidden in the content various seminars I must attend. The book is raw. Easy to be offended by and I think that’s why I like it. Scares away the readers who’d miss the point anyway.

my favorite laws are:
10
19
and
20 (now you know thas me!)

great post.