Character strengths and virtues : a handbook and classification / Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P....
Character strengths and virtues : a handbook and classification / Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P....
Character strengths and virtues : a handbook and classification / Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P. Seligman.
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Washington, DC : American Psychological Association ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
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2004.
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xiv, 800 p. ; 26 cm.
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Sect. I. Background -- 1. Introduction to a "Manual of the Sanities" -- 2. Universal Virtues? - Lessons From History -- 3. Previous Classifications of Character Strengths -- Sect. II. Strengths of Character -- 4. Creativity [Originality, Ingenuity] -- 5. Curiosity [Interest, Novely-Seeking, Openness...
23. Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence [Awe, Wonder, Elevation] -- 24. Gratitude -- 25. Hope [Optimism, Future-Mindedness, Future Orientation] -- 26. Spirituality [Religiousness, Faith, Purpose] -- Sect. III. Conclusions -- 28. Assessment and Applications.
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Washington, DC : American Psychological Association ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
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2004.
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"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 given to its meaning, explanation, measurement, cau...
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Character strengths and virtues : a handbook and classification / Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P. Seligman.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 645-762) and indexes.
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0195167015
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155.232
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