Cross-Pollination in the Gardens of Virtue

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on how spiritual and self-examination practices promote a number of virtues simultaneously, and demonstrates how there can be cross-pollination from one virtue to another within a person’s character. The chapter covers both conceptual and practical ground, beginning by elucidating the theory behind the idea of cross-pollination, and then turning to two examples of this at work. The chapter will close with some suggestions as to how psychological interventions to promote strengths of character might be enriched by fostering mutually reinforcing strengths, rather than targeting virtues individually.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Moral Psychology of Gratitude
EditorsRobert Roberts, Daniel Telech
Place of PublicationLanham, Maryland, USA
PublisherRowman & Littlefield
Pages280-295
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)978-1-78660-602-0
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jan 2019

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