Character Strengths and Virtues A Handbook and Classification 1st Edition by Christopher Peterson, Martin E P Seligman ISBN 0195167015 9780195167016
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ISBN 10: 0195167015
ISBN 13: 9780195167016
Author: Christopher Peterson, Martin E. P. Seligman
“Character” has become a front-and-center topic in contemporary discourse, but this term does not have a fixed meaning. Character may be simply defined by what someone does not do, but a more active and thorough definition is necessary, one that addresses certain vital questions. Is character a singular characteristic of an individual, or is it composed of different aspects? Does character–however we define it–exist in degrees, or is it simply something one happens to have? How can character be developed? Can it be learned? Relatedly, can it be taught, and who might be the most effective teacher? What roles are played by family, schools, the media, religion, and the larger culture? This groundbreaking handbook of character strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers who have undertaken the systematic classification and measurement of widely valued positive traits. They approach good character in terms of separate strengths-authenticity, persistence, kindness, gratitude, hope, humor, and so on-each of which exists in degrees.
Character Strengths and Virtues classifies twenty-four specific strengths under six broad virtues that consistently emerge across history and culture: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. Each strength is thoroughly examined in its own chapter, with special attention to its meaning, explanation, measurement, causes, correlates, consequences, and development across the life span, as well as to strategies for its deliberate cultivation. This book demands the attention of anyone interested in psychology and what it can teach about the good life.
Table of contents:
Contributors
SECTION 1: BACKGROUND
1 Introduction to a “Manual of the Sanities”
2 Universal Virtues? Lessons From History
3 Previous Classifications of Character Strengths
SECTION II: STRENGTHS OF CHARACTER
Strengths of WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE
Introduction
4 Creativity [Originality, Ingenuity]
5 Curiosity [Interest, Novelty-Seeking, Openness to Experience]
6 Open-Mindedness [Judgment, Critical Thinking]
7 Love of Learning
8 Perspective [Wisdom]
Strengths of COURAGE
Introduction
9 Bravery [Valor]
10 Persistence [Perseverance, Industriousness]
11 Integrity [Authenticity, Honesty]
12 Vitality [Zest, Enthusiasm, Vigor, Energy]
Strengths of HUMANITY
Introduction
13 Love
14 Kindness [Generosity, Nurturance, Care, Compassion, Altruistic Love, “Niceness”]
15 Social Intelligence [Emotional Intelligence, Personal Intelligence]
Strengths of JUSTICE
Introduction
16 Citizenship [Social Responsibility, Loyalty, Teamwork]
17 Fairness
18 Leadership
Strengths of TEMPERANCE
Introduction
19 Forgiveness and Mercy
20 Humility and Modesty
21 Prudence
22 Self-Regulation [Self-Control]
Strengths of TRANSCENDENCE
Introduction
23 Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence [Awe, Wonder, Elevation]
24 Gratitude
25 Hope [Optimism, Future-Mindedness, Future Orientation]
26 Humor [Playfulness]
27 Spirituality [Religiousness, Faith, Purpose]
SECTION III: CONCLUSIONS
28 Assessment and Applications
References
Index of Names
Subject Index
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