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Integrating psychological and philosophical research on virtue and moral development, this book presents a real-world program for virtue science. Offering empirically testable hypotheses, the chapters deliver theoretical and methodological guidance that shows how existing research can become a cohesive and truly interdisciplinary science of virtue. The authors' unique 'STRIVE-4 Model' defines a unifying conceptual framework, making the book an indispensable resource for a new generation of scholars and students. This empirically tested model provides the much-needed foundation that can put to rest traditional worries about moral science. While mapping out the relevant areas of psychology and value-focused inquiry, the book lays out an interdisciplinary approach to many questions, including the problem of knowledge about character. Written for those researching virtue drawing on personality, developmental, moral, and positive psychology, as well as moral philosophy and character education, the book demonstrates the importance and applications of studying virtues empirically.

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Author:   Blaine J. Fowers (University of Miami) ,  Bradford Cokelet (University of Kansas) ,  Nathan D. Leonhardt (University of Toronto)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.746kg
ISBN:  

9781108490054

ISBN 10:   1108490050
Pages:   394
Publication Date:   01 February 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: why study moral virtue; Part I. Philosophical Resources and Prospects: 1. Virtue theory; 2. A philosophically informed virtue science; Part II. Psychological Resources and Prospects: 3. Toward reconciling the fragmentation of virtue science; 4. The psychology of moral development and virtue; 5. Personality and virtue; 6. The place of values in virtue science; Part III. Organizing Virtue Research with the STRIVE-4 Model: 7. Virtues as scalar traits; 8. The role sensitivity of virtues; 9. Virtue trait by situation interactions; 10. Values and eudaimonia as guideposts for virtues; 11. The four components of virtue; Part IV. The Science and Practice of Virtue: 12. Virtue science and moral philosophy; 13. Virtue science and psychology.

Reviews

'Despite the proliferation of virtue research within psychology, the field remains fragmented and lacking in engagement with philosophical and developmental theories. This book is a game-changer. Not only is it informed by philosophical virtue theory, it gives a plausible social-scientific account of virtue and its surrounding conceptual parish. Highly recommended.' Kristján Kristjánsson, University of Birmingham 'Can there be a science of virtue? Should there be a science of virtue? In this remarkable book, Fowers, Cokelet, and Leonhardt answer both questions with a resounding: 'yes!'. Then, they provide a detailed theoretical framework, full of testable hypotheses, to show us the way. The book is both rich and rigorous, and sophisticated enough philosophically to inspire confidence that the science of virtue will develop as a psychology–philosophy partnership. It is a major achievement.' Barry Schwartz, University of California, Berkeley, and co-author of Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing 'The Science of Virtue is a major contribution to the emerging literature on virtue measurement. Co-authored by psychologists and a philosopher, it showcases the richness of interdisciplinary collaboration. Of the many interesting discussions it offers, let me mention only four: the development of the STRIVE-4 model, insights on moral development and virtue, an analysis of personality and virtue, and a treatment of values in psychological science. Anyone interested in virtue and psychology will learn a great deal from reading this book.' Nancy Snow, University of Kansas

Author Information

Blaine J. Fowers is Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Miami, USA. He conducts theoretical and empirical investigations of virtue, practical wisdom, and flourishing. He has published five books, and over 100 articles and book chapters. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and a recipient of the Joseph B. Gittler Award. Bradford Cokelet is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kansas, USA. He conducts cross-cultural philosophic research into different ideals of virtue and cross-disciplinary work on moral virtues, moral emotions, and how ethics classes can effectively promote ethical change. He has published widely, including a co-edited book The Moral Psychology of Guilt (2019). Nathan D. Leonhardt is Assistant Professor of Family Life at Brigham Young University, USA. He studies virtues and flourishing in close relationships. He has over fifty academic publications. He was a Vanier scholar at the University of Toronto, Canada, and a visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, USA.

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