Title Virtue and psychology : pursuing excellence in ordinary practices / Blaine J. Fowers

Published Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Assoc., 2005

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 247 pages) Contents The vital role of virtue in psychology -- Defining virtue -- The concept of an integrated life -- The communal nature of character -- Practical wisdom : the heart of virtue and psychology -- Choosing well in clinical practice -- Asking the best questions and interpreting wisely in research -- Practical wisdom as the core of professional ethics Summary "Virtue and Psychology: Pursuing Excellence in Ordinary Practices issues a clarion call for psychologists and other mental health professionals to recognize the reality of virtue in social interaction. Virtues are character strengths--such as generosity, loyalty, and honesty--that make it possible for people to pursue worthwhile goals. The author explores the current terrain of psychology, a field that actively avoids discussion of virtue while it implicitly endorses values such as independence and mastery. Some of these implied values derive from and feed into the individualism and instrumentalism of modern cultures, often to the detriment of individual and communal well-being. The book describes an alternative framework that not only acknowledges virtue but also shows how values that we already hold in common may be incorporated into psychological practice and into our lives as a whole. Fowers examines the cognitive, affective, behavioral, and social components of virtue. He then illustrates various applications of virtue, from understanding optimal human living and how to attain it to clarifying the best professional practices and how to teach them. The author also discusses how practical wisdom--the ability to choose one's actions wisely--illuminates therapeutic practice, research, and professional ethics. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)"--Jacket Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Print version record Subject Psychology -- Moral and ethical aspects Virtue -- Psychological aspects Ethics -- Psychological aspects Professional ethics. Humanities. Philosophy. Social psychology. Medical care. Psychology. Psychology -- ethics Ethics -- psychology Virtues Ethics, Professional Morals Behavioral Sciences Ethics Humanities Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation Behavioral Disciplines and Activities Philosophy Psychology, Social Psychiatry and Psychology Delivery of Health Care Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Ethical Theory Psychology Patient Care professional ethics. behavioral sciences. humanities. philosophy. social psychology. psychology. Social psychology Psychology Professional ethics Philosophy Medical care Humanities Ethics -- Psychological aspects Psychology -- Moral and ethical aspects Form Electronic book

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