Positive psychology, Francis de Sales and character formation: an introduction
This study intends to show the convergences and divergences of the spirituality of Francis de Sales as compared to the recent and flourishing work of positive psychologists in furthering the dialogue between psychology and spirituality, especially in the important field of character formation or vir...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2014]
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Studies in religion
Year: 2014, Volume: 43, Issue: 4, Pages: 575-591 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
François, de Sales 1567-1622
/ Spirituality
/ Positive psychology
/ Personality development
/ Virtue
/ Humility
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| RelBib Classification: | AE Psychology of religion CB Christian life; spirituality NCA Ethics NCB Personal ethics ZD Psychology |
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| Summary: | This study intends to show the convergences and divergences of the spirituality of Francis de Sales as compared to the recent and flourishing work of positive psychologists in furthering the dialogue between psychology and spirituality, especially in the important field of character formation or virtue education. However, the scope of this study will be limited to the character strength or virtue of humility and those virtues closely allied with it as an initial attempt to explore and encourage further research along this line. |
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| ISSN: | 0008-4298 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Studies in religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0008429814550967 |