Jordan Peterson's first book,Maps of Meaning, explores the intersection of mythology, psychology, and the human experience of meaning. 

Peterson uses Jungian psychology and the analysis of various creation myths (e.g., Sumerian, Egyptian, and Judeo-Christian) to explain how humans construct meaning and navigate the tension between the known and the unknown—order and chaos, law and creativity.

The text examines archetypes, the role of the hero, and the interplay of order and chaos in shaping individual and cultural narratives. 

Peterson also discusses the nature of evil and the importance of confronting one's own limitations and imperfections.