Interdisciplinary Approach to Humility: A Review of Handbook of Humility: Theory, Research, and Applications, Edited by Worthington et al. Cover Image

Interdisciplinary Approach to Humility: A Review of Handbook of Humility: Theory, Research, and Applications, Edited by Worthington et al.
Interdisciplinary Approach to Humility: A Review of Handbook of Humility: Theory, Research, and Applications, Edited by Worthington et al.

Author(s): Bartosz Wójtowicz
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Personality Psychology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: humility; intellectual humility; virtue; book review

Summary/Abstract: Empirical science terminology generally understands humility as a self-view grounded trait characterized mainly by accurate self-awareness and manifested respect for others. Related studies have been carried out for almost 20 years; however, it is still a quite new area in psychological research. Moreover, this seems to be an interesting area because of rising egocentric and narcissistic tendencies that are inconsistent with humble attitudes. Handbook of Humility: Theory, Research, and Applications, reviewed here, offers an adequate basis for understanding humility. It presents main aspects of interdisciplinary approach to humility-related issues like definitions, measurement, and its manifestations in different contexts. Readers may find there many questions and thesis broadening their perspectives, which is a good starting point to carry out own research.

  • Issue Year: 23/2020
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 367-374
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English