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Character strengths and virtues : a handbook and classification / Christopher Peterson and Martin E.P. Seligman. [print]

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2004.; Washington, District of Columbia : American Psychological Association, (c)2004.Description: xiv, 800 pages ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
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  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780195167016
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BF818.P485.C437 2004
  • BF818.S465.C437 2004
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Contents:
Background. Introduction to a "Manual of the sanities" Universal virtues? : Lessons from history Previous classifications of character strengths Strengths of character. Introduction: Strengths of widsom and knowledge. Creativity [originality, ingenuity] Curiosity [interest, novelty-seeking, openness to experience] Open-mindedness [judgment, critical thinking] Love of learning Perspective [wisdom] Introduction: Strengths of courage. Bravery [valor] Persistence [perseverance, industriousness] Integrity [authenticity, honesty] Vitality [zest, enthusiasm, vigor, energy] Introduction: Strengths of humanity. Love Kindness [generosity, nurturance, care, compassion, altruistic love, "niceness"] Social intelligence [emotional intelligence, personal intelligence] Introduction: Strengths of justice. Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork] Fairness Leadership Introduction: Strengths of temperance. Forgiveness and mercy Modesty and humility Prudence Self-regulation [self-control] Introduction: Strengths of transcendence. Appreciation of beauty and excellence [awe, wonder, elevation] Gratitude Hope [optimism, future-mindedness, future orientation] Humor [playfulness] Spirituality [religiousness, faith, purpose] Conclusions. Assessment and applications.
Summary: This text is a co-publication of the American Psychological Association. This groundbreaking handbook of human strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, which has undertaken a systematic classification and measurement of universal strengths and virtues. This landmark work makes possible for the first time a science of human strengths that goes beyond armchair philosophy and political science. The handbook begins with the background of the Virgin IslandsA classification scheme and defines terms before describing in thorough detail the current state of knowledge with respect to each of the 24 character strengths in the classification. Addressing issues of assessment and measurement, practical applications, and directions for future research, this work will demand the attention of any psychologist who is interested in positive psychology and its relevance to clinical, personality, and social psychology. ~ http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003024320-d.html
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Background. Introduction to a "Manual of the sanities" Universal virtues? : Lessons from history Previous classifications of character strengths Strengths of character. Introduction: Strengths of widsom and knowledge. Creativity [originality, ingenuity] Curiosity [interest, novelty-seeking, openness to experience] Open-mindedness [judgment, critical thinking] Love of learning Perspective [wisdom] Introduction: Strengths of courage. Bravery [valor] Persistence [perseverance, industriousness] Integrity [authenticity, honesty] Vitality [zest, enthusiasm, vigor, energy] Introduction: Strengths of humanity. Love Kindness [generosity, nurturance, care, compassion, altruistic love, "niceness"] Social intelligence [emotional intelligence, personal intelligence] Introduction: Strengths of justice. Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork] Fairness Leadership Introduction: Strengths of temperance. Forgiveness and mercy Modesty and humility Prudence Self-regulation [self-control] Introduction: Strengths of transcendence. Appreciation of beauty and excellence [awe, wonder, elevation] Gratitude Hope [optimism, future-mindedness, future orientation] Humor [playfulness] Spirituality [religiousness, faith, purpose] Conclusions. Assessment and applications.

This text is a co-publication of the American Psychological Association. This groundbreaking handbook of human strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, which has undertaken a systematic classification and measurement of universal strengths and virtues. This landmark work makes possible for the first time a science of human strengths that goes beyond armchair philosophy and political science. The handbook begins with the background of the Virgin IslandsA classification scheme and defines terms before describing in thorough detail the current state of knowledge with respect to each of the 24 character strengths in the classification. Addressing issues of assessment and measurement, practical applications, and directions for future research, this work will demand the attention of any psychologist who is interested in positive psychology and its relevance to clinical, personality, and social psychology. ~ http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003024320-d.html

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