PSYCH 3BA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Five Virtues, Beatitudes, Mudita
10 Feb 2014
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Chapter 2 eastern and western perspectives on positive psychology. Origins of positive psych. more reflective of western perspectives: constructs such as hope, optimism, and personal self-efficacy are particularly valued. Recently, eastern perspectives are becoming more valued and have helped in addressing different human strengths. A good fortune may forebode a bad luck, which may in turn disguise a good fortune. : both good and bad times will occur at some point, eastern view = desire of balance. Enlightenment: being able to see things clearly for what they are. Easterners seek to transcend the human rewards and look towards the spiritual ones: contrary to westerners who tend to seek rewards in the physical world. Western culture = optimal function takes place within the mind (intrapsychically) Eastern culture = optimal function is a spiritual journey that includes others and results in transcendence and enlightenment. Spiritual transcendence = pursuit of better life on earth. Athenian views: plato"s 11 moral virtues.
