Assignment task: Humanism: Are We Good?
Most psychological theories grow out of disagreement with an existing theory and stand in conflict with it. For this conversation, engage in the following:
- What was humanism in conflict with? What was it arguing against?
- Describe the cultural or social forces that helped support the development of humanism.
- Do the ideas of Maslow, Rogers, or Seligman best describe your experiences? Give examples.