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Character strengths and virtues :

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0195167015

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9780195167016

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Character strengths and virtues :

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[Book]

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a handbook and classification /

First Statement of Responsibility

Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P. Seligman

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

New York :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Oxford University Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2004]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xiv, 800 pages ;

Dimensions

26 cm

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 645-762) and indexes

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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 wisdom 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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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, Handbooks, manuals, etc

Virtues, Handbooks, manuals, etc

Character

Virtues

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Peterson, Christopher,1950 February 18-2012

Seligman, Martin E. P

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20160912052759.3

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[Book]

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