In the twentieth century, the practice of psychology has usually been based on a scientific or objective theory of human behavior. Today, an influential countermovement, often called social constructionism, argues that there is no basis for our beliefs or values beyond the swirl of meanings and practices in a particular community or era. Re-envisioning Psychology examines the increasing dissatisfaction with both scientific and social constructionist viewpoints and presents a sweeping new vision of theory and practice in psychology.
"Re-envisioning Psychology is a breath of...
In the twentieth century, the practice of psychology has usually been based on a scientific or objective theory of human behavior. Today, an influenti...
Blaine J. Fowers Frank C. Richardson Brent D. Slife
Positive psychology studies the strengths that enable individuals to thrive and is founded on the belief that people want to cultivate their best virtues and traits; that we want to enhance our lives by embracing our best selves. But we are imperfect creatures. How do we realize our best selves and flourish in the face of our frailty, vice, and suffering?
This work addresses the human condition in its entirety and discusses the pathways to flourishing in light of the everyday limitations that we all must face. The authors address what they call the -breathless optimism- of...
Positive psychology studies the strengths that enable individuals to thrive and is founded on the belief that people want to cultivate their best virt...
