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Western and eastern perspective on positive psychology

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Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology Chapter Two Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE

Culture and Positive Psychology More focus on Western values and experiences - hope, optimism, personal self-efficacy Eastern perspectives now being consulted Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE

Culture and Positive Psychology East and West combination produces multiple viewpoints of human strengths Western = linear/physical plane Eastern = fluid/spiritual plane Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE

Western Traditions: Athenian Views Courage Moderation Generosity Munificence Magnificence Even Temper Friendliness Truthfulness Wit Justice Friendship Ancient Greek Scholars such as Plato and Aristotle 11 Moral Virtues Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE

Western Traditions: Athenian Views Intellectual Virtues Correlation between Virtues and Political Community Government responsible for virtue development via early education and training Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE

Western Traditions: Judeo-Christianity 3 Old Testament Virtues: - Faith, Hope, Charity 7 Heavenly Virtues (Aquinas): 1. Fortitude (Courage) 5. Faith 2. Justice 6. Hope 3. Temperance 7. Charity 4. Wisdom Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE

Western Traditions: Judeo-Christianity Ten Commandments New Testament: - Book of Romans, Book of Proverbs, Book of Matthew The Talmud Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE

Eastern Influences: Confucianism Confucius: The Sage; from China Morality as a cure for evil “You would like others to do for you what you would indeed like for yourself.” - Collectivist ideal = leaders caring for the group Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE