“In addition, the care perspective legitimates emotional responsiveness, in the form of empathy or being moved by the plight of another, as a source of knowledge and appropriate motivation. The strong emotional sense that one must prevent harm or right an interpersonal or social injustice is seen as a moral voice as undeniable as our justice-based codes and laws regarding moral conduct.”
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Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification
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Christopher Peterson
Christopher Peterson was a prominent professor in the field of psychology, known for his work in positive psychology. Born on February 18, 1950, and passing away on October 9, 2012, he made significant contributions to the study of strengths and virtues, and his research had a profound impact on the field. more
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