Jordan B-Peterson

Jordan B. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, cultural critic, and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He was born on June 12, 1962, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Peterson earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Alberta in 1982, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University in Montreal in 1991. He has been a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto since 1998, where he teaches courses on personality psychology, abnormal psychology, and social psychology.

Peterson became well-known in 2016 for his opposition to Bill C-16, a Canadian bill that added gender identity and expression to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act, as well as the Criminal Code provisions dealing with hate speech. Peterson argued that the bill would require him to use gender-neutral pronouns, which he refused to do on free speech grounds. This led to a significant public debate over free speech, transgender rights, and political correctness.

Peterson's most recent book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, is a self-help book that draws on mythology, psychology, philosophy, and personal anecdotes to offer guidance on how to live a meaningful and successful life. The book has been a best-seller in numerous countries and has made Peterson an influential figure in the conservative intellectual community. He has been praised for his insights on individual responsibility, personal growth, and morality, while also being criticized for his controversial views on political correctness, gender politics, and religion.

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