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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.Description: xiv, 800 p. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 0195167015
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 155.2/32 22
LOC classification:
  • BF818 .P38 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.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 645-762) and indexes.

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.

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