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A Critique of Positive Psychology--Or 'The New Science of Happiness'
- Source :
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Journal of Philosophy of Education . Aug-Nov 2008 42(3-4):591-608. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- This paper argues that the new science of positive psychology is founded on a whole series of fallacious arguments; these involve circular reasoning, tautology, failure to clearly define or properly apply terms, the identification of causal relations where none exist, and unjustified generalisation. Instead of demonstrating that positive attitudes explain achievement, success, well-being and happiness, positive psychology merely associates mental health with a particular personality type: a cheerful, outgoing, goal-driven, status-seeking extravert.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0309-8249
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 3-4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Philosophy of Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ825521
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9752.2008.00646.x