Books like The evolving self

The evolving self by Robert Kegan reads as analytical, profound. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

In over our heads

Robert Kegan · 1994

Both explore adult development & meaning-making

83% genome match

Childhood and society

Erik H. Erikson · 1950

Both explore identity

62% genome match

Six psychological studies

Jean Piaget · 1967

Same nonfiction feel

48% genome match

The child's theory of mind

Henry M. Wellman · 1990

Same nonfiction feel

58% genome match

Studies in cognitive growth

Jerome S. Bruner · 1966

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match

Creative and mental growth

Viktor Lowenfeld · 1947

Both explore psychological growth

51% genome match

The school and society

John Dewey · 1899

Same philosophy feel

54% genome match

Myths to live by

Joseph Campbell · 1972

Both explore meaning-making

69% genome match

The Seasons of a man's life

Daniel J. Levinson · 1978

Both explore adult development

50% genome match

The social construction of reality

Peter L. Berger · 1966

Both explore meaning-making

66% genome match

Psychology

William James · 1892

Same philosophy feel

66% genome match

Theology of culture

Paul Tillich · 1959

Both explore meaning-making

69% genome match