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I'm interested in reading some good books/pieces/essays about self-worth (ultimate meaning of life, learning, working, etc).

It's hard to precisely define the topic, but anything you think is relevant is appreciated.

Thanks.

Covi
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    Off-topic enough to make me hesitate posting as an answer, but [Theodore Dalrymple on self-esteem and self-respect](http://incharacter.org/features/theodore-dalrymple-on-self-esteem-vs-self-respect/), and why the latter is more desirable. – Nathan Oct 27 '11 at 13:12
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    Well, 'ultimate meaning of life' is pretty old question in philosophy ;) But you might like Camus' book http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Myth_of_Sisyphus – c69 Oct 27 '11 at 16:11
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The first thing that springs to mind is Marcus Aurelius.

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If you are interested in a fictional work that presents a sound philosophical framework for self-worth, I can think of no better one than Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. In it, Rand develops the philosophy of Objectivism as a philosophy to guide an individual's life - with the primacy of the individual as a paramount tenet.

If you are interested in her non-fiction work that presents the case for self-worth and self-realization, I would highly suggest The Virtue of Selfishness.

If you are interested in learning about the one philosopher whom had tremendous influence on Rand, I would point you to Aristotle and his Organon.

Let me know if you'd like suggestions for further study.

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