The Character Strengths and Virtues handbook of human strengths and virtues reflects the work of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project (VIA), which has undertaken a systematic classification and measurement of universal strengths and virtues.
The handbook begins with the background of the VIA classification scheme and defines terms before describing in thorough detail the current state of knowledge with respect to each of the 24 character strengths in the classification.
These include:
- Wisdom and Knowledge
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Open-mindedness
- Love of learning
- Perspective wisdom
- Courage
Bravery - Persistence
- Integrity
- Vitality
- Humanity
- Justice
- Temperance – strengths that protect against excess
- Forgiveness and mercy
- Humility and Modesty
- Prudence
- Self-regulation [self-control]
- Transcendence - strengths that forge connections to the larger universe and provide meaning
- Appreciation of beauty and excellence
- Gratitude
- Hope
- Humor playfulness
- Spirituality
See also
- Positive psychology
- Value (personal and cultural) -- the principles, standards, or quality which guides human actions
References & bibliography
Key texts
Peterson, C. & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-516701-5
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