Faith, Hope and Love as expressions of human transcendence: Insights from Positive Psychology
How to cite this article: Selvam, S.G. (2010). Faith, Hope and Love as expressions of human transcendence: Insights from Positive Psychology. A paper presentation at the postgraduate interdisciplinary conference on Faith, Hope and Love. London: Heythrop College.
Abstract
The aim of this conceptual paper is to explore the meaning of faith, hope and love from the perspective of positive psychology. Within this theoretical framework, faith, hope and love can be seen as human expressions of transcendence. Faith is the acceptance of, and a response to, a greater power. Hope is the expression of ultimate concerns, and flows from an adequate grasp of the meaning of life and existence. Love, or altruism, is the choice to enter into relationships with others that enhance the humanity of those in the relationship. All these presuppose an attitude of breaking the boundaries of selfhood […]