Independent Reviews of Landmark’s
Educational Programs
"Is Landmark a Cult?"
What Respected Experts Say
You’ve Got Questions. We’re glad you’re looking for answers.
Researching personal development programs often brings up a mix of perspectives. If you’ve searched for Landmark, you may have seen strong opinions, secondhand claims, or alarming suggestions online—or you may simply be doing careful due diligence before attending.
We appreciate you taking a closer look before deciding what’s right for you.
This page provides source-cited information from independent experts who have professionally examined Landmark’s programs. You’ll find statements from psychologists, psychiatrists, theologians, academic researchers, and other qualified professionals who evaluated Landmark directly, and who concluded Landmark is not a cult.
How Experts Evaluate Organizations — and How Landmark Is Designed
Before reviewing the expert perspectives below, it may be helpful to understand common criteria specialists examine when evaluating whether an organization involves coercive dynamics or undue control.
Common Indicators Experts Examine:
Central leader — who is presented as uniquely authoritative or unquestionable
Isolation from family and friends – pressure to reduce contact with outside relationships
Financial exploitation – demands for increasing amounts of money or assets
Inability to leave – physical or psychological barriers to departure
Religious dogma or doctrine – required beliefs and worship practices
Closed membership community – ongoing organizational affiliation
How Landmark’s Programs Are Structured:
No central leader – programs are facilitated by trained leaders using an established curriculum
Encourages reconnection – participants are explicitly encouraged to repair relationships with family and friends
Fixed pricing – clear, upfront costs with no hidden fees or pressure for donations
Freedom to leave – participants may leave at any time
Secular curriculum – no associated theology, worship, or required spiritual beliefs
No ongoing membership – participation does not create organizational affiliation
Published satisfaction policy – outlined in Landmark’s published terms
As you’ll see below, these distinctions are central to how experts evaluate organizations like Landmark.
What Independent Experts Say
American Psychological Association (APA) Senior Leadership
Dr. Raymond D. Fowler, Ph.D.
Former CEO, American Psychological Association
“In my opinion, The Landmark Forum is a powerful educational experience that benefits the great majority of participants. I did not experience any personal sense of harm, danger, threat or intimidation at any time, and I saw no evidence that anyone else did.”
Dr. James H. Bray, Ph.D.
Former President, American Psychological Association
“Neither Landmark nor the Landmark Forum is a cult, sect or any kind of religion, and they do not engage in brainwashing or mind control.”
Dr. Peter L. Sheras, Ph.D., ABPP
Member of the Board of Directors, American Psychological Association
“Based on my professional background and experience, Landmark programs are not psychological in nature, and are clearly not a cult, cult-like, brainwashing, or harmful. I’ve observed numerous Landmark programs and found them to be exceptional courses that provide great benefit to participants.”
Dr. Danny Wedding, Ph.D., MPH
Clinical Psychology Division Representative, American Psychological Association
“I observed a Landmark Forum and was impressed by the professionalism of the staff, and at no time did I see any evidence of ‘brain washing’ or cult-like behavior. In fact, what I observed was that many people benefited from the experience.”
International Behavioral Science & Psychiatry Experts
Dr. Norbert Nedopil, M.D., Ph.D.
Head of the Department of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Munich
Recognized expert on coercive dynamics and sect-like organizations
“There were no aspects discovered in any of three studies and observations that would allow anyone to consider Landmark as a sect or a sect-like organization. There were no methodologies, practices, or behaviors which would put the Landmark Forum near anything resembling a sect or cult.”
Dr. Paul Schmitz, Ph.D.
Retired member, Institute of Psychology, University of Bonn
Head of the Cross-Cultural Psychology Department
“The Landmark program is also not a cult or a sect. If we inspect the criteria which are considered to define what is a cult or sect – none of these criteria would be valid for Landmark.”
Dr. Buxin Han, Ph.D.
Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Full Professor of Cognitive Psychology
“I did not see any evidence of a sect or sect-like behavior, rules or requirements. Participants were free to leave at any time.”
Dr. Durga R. Parikh, Ph.D.
Director, PATH Remedial Centre, Mumbai, India
Former President, Bombay Psychological Association
“The Landmark Forum is an educational method and is not at all a cult or a sect.”
Religious Scholars, Theologians & Ethics Experts
Dr. Paul F. Knitter
Leading theologian of religious pluralism
Licentiate in theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
“The facts are clear that Landmark and The Landmark Forum are not a religion or religious in nature, are not contrary to religion and do not interfere with the religious beliefs of the participants. The Landmark Forum provides no theology, dogma or doctrine to believe in and follow, there is nothing to worship and there are no practices to repeat.”
Dr. George D. Chryssides
Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
Expert in new religious movements
From his book Exploring New Religions:
“Against the claim that est and Landmark are religions, it is also worth noting that Landmark is not a membership organization. Those who have undergone the est or The Forum seminars do not belong to any community of followers, but are simply people who have received a particular type of training. Est/Landmark is therefore unlike the vast numbers of religions, where community is one of the principal characteristics… Thus in est/Landmark there is no ritual, no festivals, no religious calendar to punctuate the year, and the chief life-cycle events of birth, marriage and death are not celebrated within the organization.”
What Major Media Say
Landmark has been featured in hundreds of media outlets worldwide. The excerpts below are from publications that specifically examined questions and misconceptions about Landmark.
“Independent researchers have observed their [Landmark’s] programmes and say they are not cultish, and that Landmark is a training and development company that is educational in nature.”
“Landmark is a mainstream, globally recognized personal and professional growth, training and development company.”
“The New York Times reported that certain allegations stemmed from what it described as a smear campaign ‘organized by Scientology officials.’ “
Understanding Common Misperceptions
A few aspects of the experience can be easy to misinterpret without context:
Strong enthusiasm after a meaningful experience
When people have a powerful experience, they often want to share it. That enthusiasm can feel unusual to someone who hasn’t been through the program.
Key distinction: One thing experts look for is isolation from outside relationships. Landmark’s programs are structured differently: participants are encouraged to reconnect with and build relationships with the people in their lives.
Intensive Format
The Forum is a three-day immersive experience, designed to support deep reflection, focused learning, and breakthrough thinking.
Key distinction: One thing experts look for is whether intensity is used to pressure agreement or install required beliefs. Landmark’s programs are structured differently: the immersive format is used for concentrated learning, similar to immersive business seminars, meditation retreats, or academic boot camps.
Invitation Culture
Landmark relies only sparingly upon traditional advertising; instead, many people hear about the Forum through someone they know.
Key distinction: One thing experts look for is whether invitations are tied to control, dependency, or required affiliation. Landmark’s programs are structured differently: graduates often invite people they care about simply because they found the experience valuable—similar to recommending a great book, restaurant, or destination.
What Participants Actually Experience
While expert testimony is important, here’s what actual participants report:
Survey Results:
To better understand the value participants report from The Landmark Forum, IMC, Inc. conducted a survey of 2,000 Landmark Forum graduates across several U.S. cities:
94% of participants reported The Landmark Forum made a “profound, lasting difference in the way they live their lives.”
93% of participants indicated The Landmark Forum was “one of the most effective programs” they’ve taken.
In addition, Harris Interactive, a widely recognized market research firm, conducted an independent survey of educators and health professionals who participated in Landmark programs:
94% of professionals reported that they believe Landmark’s programs are “effective at producing powerful, lasting results.”
Notable Participants Who've Spoken Publicly:
In addition to independent research and expert reviews, some public figures have shared their personal experience with Landmark programs:
Dr. Gabor Maté
Physician and author specializing in addiction and trauma:
“The Landmark Forum is the single most powerful program I know of for helping people get into the present by completing the past—that is, letting go of imperatives, perceptions, and motivations based on old traumas.”
Andrew Cherng
Founder and Co-CEO, Panda Express:
“Of all the programs we’ve ever done with our staff, Landmark’s has made the most difference – a difference that impacted our bottom line as well as the satisfaction level of our employees.”
Mathew Shurka
LGBTQ+ advocate and Time Magazine contributor:
“In 2012 I attended the Landmark Forum, a weekend personal development program. The program leader, Larry Pearson, helped me to see that my dad actually does love me; he was just doing what he thought was right.”
Independent Research & Case Studies:
The Landmark Forum and related programs have also been examined in independent research and case studies, including:
A Harvard Business School Case Study: Landmark Education: Selling a Paradigm Shift
The Yankelovich Study: Analysis of The Landmark Forum and Its Benefits (Summary)
The Talent Foundation Study: A Shortcut to Motivated and Adaptive Workforces
The IMC, Inc. Report: Evaluations of Landmark’s Programs
The Harris Survey: Money: The Impact of Landmark’s Programs on Participants’ Income Levels
Our Commitment to You
We believe personal development should be:
Transparent – You should know what you’re getting into
Consensual – You participate by choice and can leave at any time
Beneficial – The experience should enhance your life, not control it
Empowering – You should leave more connected to others, not isolated
Accountable – We back our programs with a satisfaction guarantee
At Landmark, we aim to provide practical educational programs, content, and tools that empower you to create—and live—a life you love.
For more than 30 years, Landmark has served over 3.5 million people across 150+ countries, offering educational programs, content, and tools that empower people to create lives they love.
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Did you feel respected as an adult with full choice?
Were you encouraged to think for yourself?
Has it improved or damaged your relationships?
Would you recommend it to someone you care about? Why or why not?
3. Trust Your Judgment
You’re the best judge of what’s right for you. If you’re curious, we invite you to experience it for yourself.
The Bottom Line
Across decades of independent expert review and research, Landmark is consistently characterized as an educational program associated with positive participant outcomes. We also recognize that what matters most is your own experience. That’s why we offer free introductory events, satisfaction guarantees, and clear information—so you can explore, ask questions, and make the choice that’s right for you.
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Last Updated: January 2026
All expert statements and media citations are documented with sources and dates.
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Academic & Professional Expert Statements
Click to expand: Psychology & Mental Health Professionals
Dr. James H. Bray, Ph.D.
- Credentials: Former President, American Psychological Association; Former President, Texas Psychological Association
- Statement Type: Independent professional evaluation
- Date: Available in professional records
- Source: Statement provided as independent expert opinion, not on behalf of any organization
Dr. Raymond D. Fowler, Ph.D.
- Credentials: Former CEO, American Psychological Association; Eminent US psychologist
- Statement Type: Personal observation and participation
- Date: Following direct observation of The Landmark Forum
- Source: Statement reflects personal professional opinion after participating in and observing programs
Peter L. Sheras, Ph.D., ABPP
- Credentials: Member of the Board of Directors, American Psychological Association; Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Statement Type: Professional observation based on multiple program attendances
- Date: Based on numerous program observations
- Source: Statement made in professional capacity based on extensive observation
Dr. Danny Wedding, Ph.D., MPH
- Credentials: Clinical Psychology Division Representative, American Psychological Association; Professor
- Statement Type: Direct observation and personal participation
- Date: Approximately two years of observation period documented
- Source: Published professional statement based on firsthand observation
Dr. Buxin Han, Ph.D.
- Credentials: Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Full Professor
- Statement Type: Professional evaluation
- Date: Following direct observation
- Source: Independent expert assessment
Dr. Durga R. Parikh, Ph.D.
- Credentials: Psychologist and Director, PATH Remedial Centre, Mumbai, India; Former President, Bombay Psychological Association
- Statement Type: Professional evaluation
- Date: Professional assessment on file
- Source: Independent expert statement
Dr. Juan José Sánchez-Sosa, Ph.D.
- Credentials: Director, Graduate Program of Behavioral Medicine, National University of Mexico; Contributing psychologist to international organizations
- Statement Type: Professional characterization
- Date: Professional evaluation on file
- Source: Independent expert assessment
Click to expand: Forensic Psychiatry & Cult Experts
Dr. Norbert Nedopil
- Credentials: Head of the Department of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Munich; Recognized international expert on cults and sect-like organizations
- Statement Type: Three separate independent studies
- Methodology: Multiple empirical investigations and observations conducted over time
- Date: Studies conducted and documented
- Full Quote: “There were no aspects discovered in any of three studies and observations that would allow anyone to consider Landmark as a sect or a sect-like organization. There were no methodologies, practices, or behaviors which would put the Landmark Forum near anything resembling a sect or cult.”
- Source: Three separate documented studies examining cult criteria
Dr. Paul Schmitz, Ph.D.
- Credentials: Ph.D., Retired member of the Institute of Psychology, University of Bonn; Head of the Cross-Cultural Psychology Department
- Statement Type: Expert evaluation using established cult criteria
- Full Quote: “The Landmark program is also not a cult or a sect. If we inspect the criteria which are considered to define what is a cult or sect – none of these criteria would be valid for Landmark.”
- Source: Professional statement applying standard cult identification criteria
Dr. Sombat Tapanya, Ph.D.
- Credentials: Former Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
- Statement Type: Professional observation and evaluation
- Date: Following direct observation
- Source: Independent psychiatric professional assessment
Click to expand: Religious Scholars & Theologians
Dr. Paul F. Knitter
- Credentials: Leading theologian of religious pluralism; Licentiate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome; Professor of Theology
- Statement Type: Theological and religious analysis
- Full Quote: “The facts are clear that Landmark and The Landmark Forum are not a religion or religious in nature, are not contrary to religion and do not interfere with the religious beliefs of the participants in The Landmark Forum. The Landmark forum provides no theology, dogma or doctrine to believe in and follow, there is nothing to worship and there are no practices to repeat. In addition, many participants in The Landmark Forum have reported that it enhanced their religious or spiritual lives.”
- Source: Professional theological assessment
Dr. George D. Chryssides
- Credentials: Research Fellow, University of Birmingham; M.A. in Philosophy, B.D. in Systematic Theology (University of Glasgow); D.Phil. in Philosophy of Religion (University of Oxford); Published extensively on new religious movements
- Publication: Exploring New Religions (Continuum International Publishing Group, 2001)
- Pages: 314-315
- ISBN: 978-0826459596
- Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exploring-Religions-Issues-Contemporary-Religion/dp/0826459595
- Full Quote: “Against the claim that est and Landmark are religions, it is also worth noting that Landmark is not a membership organization. Those who have undergone the est or The Forum seminars do not belong to any community of followers, but are simply people who have received a particular type of training. Est/Landmark is therefore unlike the vast numbers of religions, where community is one of the principal characteristics, providing an environment in which people can share life’s problems and celebrate life’s significant events. Thus in est/Landmark there is no ritual, no festivals, no religious calendar to punctuate the year, and the chief life-cycle events of birth, marriage and death are not celebrated within the organization. As the promotional literature states, participants are free to follow their religion, or to have none.”
- Source: Published peer-reviewed academic book
Major Media Sources & Coverage
Click to expand: The New York Times
Primary Source: “The Return of Werner Erhard, Father of Self-Help”
- Author: Peter Haldeman
- Publication: The New York Times
- Date: November 28, 2015
- URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/29/fashion/the-return-of-werner-erhard-father-of-self-help.html
“Looking for the Aha! Moment”
- Author: Henry Alford
- Publication: The New York Times
- Date: November 27, 2010
- URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/fashion/28Landmark.html
- Type: First-person account of attending the Landmark Forum
- Notable Quote: “I know in my heart that a weekend seminar is no cure-all… But I also know that I got something out of the Forum: a sense that I need to work much harder at appreciating what I have.”
Click to expand: Financial Times
“Lunch with the FT: Werner Erhard and Michael Jensen”
- Author: Andrew Hill
- Publication: Financial Times
- Date: April 27, 2012
- URL: https://www.ft.com/content/feb214a8-8f88-11e1-98b1-00144feab49a
- Key Topics: Leadership teaching, ethics and integrity in business education
- Notable Quote: “Werner Erhard and Michael Jensen look an unlikely pairing but their leadership teaching fits into a broad stream of business education and research about ethics and integrity.”
“Lunch with the FT: Werner Erhard”
- Author: Lucy Kellaway
- Publication: Financial Times
- Date: May 4, 2012
- URL: http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/feb214a8-8f88-11e1-98b1-00144feab49a.html
- Notable Quote: “Erhard’s influence extends far beyond the couple of million people who have done his courses: there is hardly a self-help book or a management training programme that does not borrow some of his principles.”
Click to expand: Time Magazine
“The Landmark Forum: 42 Hours, $500, 65 Breakdowns”
- Author: Nathan Thornburgh
- Publication: Time Magazine
- Date: February 17, 2011
- URL: http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2055188,00.html
- Type: First-person investigative journalism
- Key Quotes:
- “At its heart, the course was a withering series of scripted reality checks meant to show us how we have created nearly everything we see as a problem… I benefited tremendously from the uncomfortable mirror the course had put in front of me.”
- “The American obsession with transformation isn’t new. It’s about as old as the nation. But it was Werner Erhard… who created the first modern transformation when he founded est seminars in 1971.”
“I Survived ‘Gay Conversion Therapy'”
- Author: Mathew Shurka
- Publication: Time Magazine
- Date: October 15, 2015
- URL: http://time.com/4075291/conversion-therapy/
- Type: Personal essay
- Relevant Quote: “In 2012 I attended the Landmark Forum, a weekend personal development program. The program leader, Larry Pearson, helped me to see that my dad actually does love me; he was just doing what he thought was right.”
Click to expand: The Guardian (UK)
“I thought I’d be brainwashed. But how wrong could I be…”
- Author: Amelia Hill
- Publication: The Guardian (Observer)
- Date: December 14, 2003
- URL: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/dec/14/ameliahill.theobserver
- Type: First-person investigative journalism
- Summary: Skeptical journalist attends the Forum and documents her experience and observations of participants
- Key Observations: Participants reconciling with family, gaining confidence, making life changes
“Are new religious movements dangerous?”
- Author: Judith Evans
- Publication: The Guardian
- Date: May 28, 2009
- URL: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2009/may/28/cults-new-religious-movements
- Key Quote: “Independent researchers have observed their [Landmark’s] programmes and say they are not cultish, and that Landmark is a training and development company that is educational in nature.”
Click to expand: Business Publications
Bloomberg Businessweek: “The Cherng Family Has Built A Chinese-Food Empire”
- Author: Karl Taro Greenfeld
- Publication: Bloomberg Businessweek
- Date: November 22, 2010
- URL: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_48/b4205098143983.htm
- Subject: Panda Express and Andrew Cherng’s leadership philosophy
- Key Quote from Andrew Cherng (Founder & Co-CEO): “Of all the programs we’ve ever done with our staff, Landmark’s has made the most difference – a difference that impacted our bottom line as well as the satisfaction level of our employees.”
Business Insider: “Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson’s Best Advice”
- Author: Max Nisen
- Publication: Business Insider
- Date: October 2013
- URL: http://www.businessinsider.com/chip-wilson-best-advice-2013-10
- Key Quote: “He finally identified the issue at Landmark Forum, a weekend workshop that Wilson learned about through one of his partners in 1991. The concepts weren’t new, but they were driven home in a way that made a real impact.”
Business Insider Correction (2012)
- Publication: Business Insider
- Date: 2012
- URL: http://www.businessinsider.com/12-utterly-bizarre-facts-about-the-rise-of-lululemon-2012-4
- Correction Issued: “This article previously contained inaccurate and incomplete information about Landmark Education. Landmark is a mainstream, globally recognized personal and professional growth, training and development company.”
Spear’s Magazine: “How an American motivational guru is inspiring British businesses”
- Author: Caroline Phillips
- Publication: Spear’s Magazine (UK)
- Date: March 2017
- URL: http://www.spearswms.com/american-motivational-guru-inspiring-british-businesses/
- Type: First-person participation and business leader interviews
- Coverage: Multiple UK business success stories, NHS executives, investment managers
- Notable Quotes:
- “‘I started my hotel company, inspiring the bank to loan me £100 million, as a consequence of Landmark,’ says Mustak Musa, a UK businessman and investor. His company now has a turnover of £60 million a year.”
- “The former chief executive of Reebok, Paul Fireman, says Reebok’s share price went ‘from the $6 to $7 range to the $25 to $30 range’ after he introduced his employees to the Landmark training.”
Click to expand: Harvard Business Review
“The Reinvention Roller Coaster: Risking the Present for a Powerful Future”
- Authors: Tracy Goss, Richard T. Pascale, Anthony Athos
- Publication: Harvard Business Review
- Date: November 1993
- URL: https://hbr.org/1993/11/the-reinvention-roller-coaster-risking-the-present-for-a-powerful-future
- Acknowledgment: “We are indebted to numerous philosophers, scholars, and thinkers who have inquired into the nature of being, especially Werner Erhard.”
- Significance: Published in one of the world’s most prestigious business journals
- Context: Article on organizational transformation and change management
Academic Books & Publications
Click to expand: Published Academic Works
- Exploring New Religions by George D. Chryssides
- Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group
- Year: 2001
- ISBN: 978-0826459596
- Author Credentials: Research Fellow, University of Birmingham; D.Phil. in Philosophy of Religion (Oxford)
- Relevant Pages: 314-315
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exploring-Religions-Issues-Contemporary-Religion/dp/0826459595
- Subject Matter: Academic analysis of new religious movements with specific examination of est/Landmark
- Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block
- Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
- Year: 2008
- ISBN: 978-1605092771
- Author Credentials: Best-selling author, organizational development consultant
- Page: 14
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Community-Structure-Belonging-Peter-Block/dp/1605092770
- Quote: “For over 30 years, Werner Erhard has created thinking and learning experiences that have affected millions of people’s lives. Many of the ideas he has worked with derive from the work of others, but Werner has named and integrated them into something more powerful than where the thinking began.”
- Impromptu Man: J.L. Moreno and the Origins of Psychodrama, Encounter Culture, and the Social Network by Jonathan D. Moreno
- Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
- Year: 2014
- ISBN: 978-1934137543
- Author Credentials: Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor, University of Pennsylvania; one of 15 distinguished interdisciplinary professors
- Relevant Pages: 246-247
- Subject Matter: Academic history of psychodrama and encounter groups, includes extensive est/Landmark analysis
- Key Quote: “As to the training itself, so far as I could tell not only were est participants consenting adults, none had credibly experienced harm and many asserted they had learned useful lessons for their personal or professional lives.”
- Leadership Can Be Taught: A Bold Approach for a Complex World by Sharon Daloz Parks
- Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
- Year: 2005
- ISBN: 978-1591393092
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Can-Be-Taught-Approach/dp/1591393094
- Relevant Pages: 157-158
- Subject: Leadership education at Harvard Kennedy School
- Quote from Ronald Heifetz: “During this same early period, we looked at the Erhard Seminar Training. That was an important experience because we saw two hundred people in a room over two weekends go through a powerful curriculum.”
- Sourcebook of Coaching History by Vikki G. Brock
- Year: 2012
- Author Credentials: PhD in Coaching and Human Development; 20+ years Fortune 100 leadership experience
- Quote: “I credit Werner Erhard as one of the founders of contemporary coaching. Werner Erhard introduced the idea of transformation in the early 1970s through his est courses which opened people’s minds to the possibility of their growth and potential.”
- Inventing Reality: Physics As Language by Bruce Gregory
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Year: 1990
- ISBN: 978-0471524823
- Author Credentials: Associate Director, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Reality-Physics-Language-Editions/dp/0471524824
- Pages: vii-viii (Acknowledgments)
- Quote: “I owe my appreciation of the immense power of the myth of ‘is’ to Werner Erhard’s relentless commitment to making a difference in my life. Absent his [Erhard’s] unremitting efforts to uncover the role of language in perception, I would not have begun this book.”
- The New Heretics of France by Susan J. Palmer
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Year: 2011
- ISBN: 978-0195396799
- Author Credentials: Canadian sociologist commissioned by Canadian government for three-year study
- Subject: French anti-sect movement and problematic classification practices
- Relevance: Documents how organizations like Landmark were inappropriately classified and subsequent policy reforms
- Value Creation Principles: The Pragmatic Theory of the Firm Begins with Purpose and Ends with Sustainable Capitalism by Bartley J. Madden
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Year: 2020
- ISBN: 978-1119706625
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Value-Creation-Principles-Sustainable-Capitalism/dp/1119706629
- Quote: “Werner Erhard is uniquely skilled in connecting ideas in new ways that provide insights about human behavior attuned to practical needs. His work has been applied to individual, organizational, and societal levels.”
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