Couverture / Jaquette

This groundbreaking handbook of human strengths and virtues, co-published by the Oxford University Press and the American Psychological Association, is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, which has undertaken a systematic classification and measurement of universal strengths and virtues.

Table des matières

• Part 1: Background


• 1: Introduction to a "Manual of the Sanities"


• 2: Universal Virtues? - Lessons from History


• 3: Previous Classifications of Character Strengths


• Part 2: Strengths of Character


• Strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge


• 4: Creativity [Originality, Ingenuity]


• 5: Curiosity [Interest, Novelty-Seeking, Openness to Experience]


• 6: Open-Mindedness [Judgement, Critical Thinking]


• 7: Love of Learning


• 8: Perspective [Wisdom]


• Strengths of Courage


• 9: Bravery [Valor]


• 10: Persistence [Perseverance, Industriousness]


• 11: Integrity [Authenticity, Honesty]


• 12: Vitality [Zest, Enthusiasm, Vigor, Energy]


• Strengths of Humanity


• 13: Love


• 14: Kindness [Generosity, Nurturance, Care, Compassion, Altruistic Love, "Niceness"]


• 15: Social Intelligence [Emotional Intelligence, Personal Intelligence]


• Strengths of Justice


• 16: Citizenship [Social Responsibility, Loyalty, Teamwork]


• 17: Fairness


• 18: Leadership


• Strengths of Temperance


• 19: Forgiveness and Mercy


• 20: Modesty and Humility


• 21: Prudence


• 22: Self-Regulation [Self-Control]


• Strengths of Transcendence


• 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]


• Part 3: Conclusions


• 28: Assessment and Applications

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