1) Glance through chapter 16 in the required text book: Hergenhahn, B.R., Olson,M.H. (2011). An introduction to theories of personality (8th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall. “Make sure it’s the correct book please”…Tips for Discussion posts.. this will help you know what to include; 2) make sure you all answer the questions; 3) be specific; 4) provide you own opinions and the logic that backs them up as well as examples; 5) check your grammar, and spelling, do not copy or paste, do not use Wikipedia, do not plagiarize; 6) I need at least 3 paragraphs; 7) references the textbook as well as in other references and the page numbers where you find the information relating to the materials in the textbook and if you use paraphrase a sentence please site the authors; in this chapter you might want to focus on page 505; see note at the below: and 8) I need a good attention getter, an interesting middle and I great closer, after the conclusion I need you to make up one question pertaining to the materials that you wrote or from the textbook so that the students who respond to my post will be able to answer the question; and I need this discussion to flow and written professionally thanks. The assignment goes as follows:
For this week’s discussion board, consider the chapter on May and also read the article The Moral Bucket List by Davis Brooks at
In this, Brooks reflects on differences we may find between our ‘actual self’ and our ‘ideal self,’ and also on what the path to a more authentic style of living might look like.
1) Do you agree with Brooks’ concept of what a person of good character or ‘eulogy virtues’ looks like? Are there other dimensions you would add?
2) What do you think Brooks means when he refers to the ‘philosophy of stumblers?’ Why did he pick this phrase to describe those he considers on the road to building ‘eulogy virtues?’
3) Can you relate to Brooks’ discussion in your own life?
For this Discussion Board you do not need to reference the text or include concepts from the text unless you desire to do so.
Note: In May’s existentialist psychology (or perhaps philosophy) authenticity (pg.505) involves living in accordance with our own internal values, establishing meaningful and genuine relationships with others, and intentionally striving toward continual growth. His message is consistent with other theorists who emphasize the importance of social interest and living in a manner consistent with our true values and sense of self.
As much as we may resonate with these objectives, many of us may find following them in ‘real life’ is easier said than done. In a world full of cultural norms, role expectations, and immediate tasks, the process of ‘becoming’ the person we authentically are may take a back seat to being the person we ‘should’ or ‘must’ be right now to meet obligations that seem to have higher priority.
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