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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: 15.10cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.570kg
ISBN: 9781108747981
ISBN 10: 1108747981
Pages: 394
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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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.
