Emotional Intelligence
"The human brain is by no means fully formed at birth. It continues to shape itself through life, with the most intense growth occurring during childhood."
— Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence (1995)
Introduction
| Emotional Intelligence | |
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| Full title | Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ |
| Author | Daniel Goleman |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Emotional intelligence; Psychology; Self-help |
| Genre | Nonfiction; Popular psychology |
| Publisher | Bantam Books |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback); e-book |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0-553-09503-6 |
| Goodreads rating | 4.1/5 (as of 27 October 2025) |
| Website | randomhousebooks.com |
Chapter summary
This outline follows the Bantam Books hardcover edition (1995; ISBN 978-0-553-09503-6).[1][2]
I – The Emotional Brain
🎯 1 – What Are Emotions For?.
⚡ 2 – Anatomy of an Emotional Hijacking.
II – The Nature of Emotional Intelligence
🧩 3 – When Smart Is Dumb.
🪞 4 – Know Thyself.
🔥 5 – Passion's Slaves.
🧭 6 – The Master Aptitude.
🌱 7 – The Roots of Empathy.
🎭 8 – The Social Arts.
III – Emotional Intelligence Applied
💔 9 – Intimate Enemies.
💼 10 – Managing with Heart.
🩺 11 – Mind and Medicine.
IV – Windows of Opportunity
🏠 12 – The Family Crucible.
🩹 13 – Trauma and Emotional Relearning.
🧬 14 – Temperament Is Not Destiny.
V – Emotional Literacy
💸 15 – The Cost of Emotional Illiteracy.
🎓 16 – Schooling the Emotions.
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References
- ↑ "Emotional intelligence". WorldCat. OCLC. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Emotional Intelligence". Random House Publishing Group. Penguin Random House. Retrieved 27 October 2025.