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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 645-762) and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Character strengths and virtues

Nature of contents

handbooksbibliography

Oclc number

53434919

Responsibility statement

Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P. Seligman

Sub title

a handbook and classification

Table Of 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] -- [playfulness] -- Spirituality [religiousness, faith, purpose] -- Conclusions. Assessment and applications

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