The Book Of Man
What does it truly mean to inhabit a male body in this world? Osho confronts this question head-on, weaving together philosophy, psychology, and hard-won observation to sketch a portrait of masculine identity that refuses easy answers. Rather than preaching doctrine, he examines how men navigate love, desire, labour, and power across the spectrum of human experience. Organised into four distinct movements, the book unfolds like a conversation. It begins with Adam, that mythic first man, then traces how humanity has evolved, pausing to consider those rare souls who buck convention against the grain of society. Osho draws vivid contrasts between different male archetypes, particularly the sensual Zorba and the ascetic Buddha, revealing how these poles shape our understanding of what a man might become. The middle sections pivot to the practical: how men show up as partners, fathers, brothers. What do they owe to the women in their lives? What tensions arise? Then Osho shifts focus outward, exploring how men invest themselves in work, whether through commerce, science, politics, or faith. Each path demands something different; each reveals something hidden. Throughout, wit serves as Osho's tool, cutting through pretence to expose uncomfortable truths. His final vision emerges quietly but powerfully: a man grounded in reality yet reaching for transcendence. This collection of talks, preserved by devoted listeners, invites you to question everything you thought you knew about masculinity.
- Author: Osho
- Publisher: Penguin Ananda
- Genre: Cultural Studies
- ISBN: 978-0143420606
- Pages: 292 pages