Many influential ethical views depend on the optimistic assumption that the human and natural world could be made to make sense to humanity. Geuss's essays challenge this assumption, exploring the genesis and historical development of this optimistic configuration in ethical tho…
Wishful thinking is a deeply ingrained human trait that has had a long-term distorting effect on ethical thinking. Many influential ethical views depend on the optimistic assumption that, despite appearances to the contrary, the human and natural world in which we live could, ev…
Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. This textbook explores a variet…
Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. This textbook explores a variet…
Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. This textbook explores a variet…
Discusses how and why people become pessimistic, and outlines easy-to-follow techniques designed to help people overcome pessimistic tendencies and the depression that accompanies negative thoughts.
Discusses how and why people become pessimistic, and outlines easy-to-follow techniques designed to help people overcome pessimistic tendencies and the depression that accompanies negative thoughts.