Hermeneutic Moral Realism in Psychology: Theory and Practice (Advances in Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology)

Traditional sources of morality--philosophical ethics, religious standards, and cultural values--are being questioned at a time when we most need morality's direction. Research shows that though moral direction is vital to our identities, happiness, productivity and relationships, there is a decline in its development and use, especially among younger adults. This book argues that hermeneutic moral realism is the best hope for meeting the twenty-first century challenges of scientism, individualism, and postmodernism. In addition to providing a thorough understanding of moral realism, the volume also takes preliminary steps toward its application in important practical settings, including research, psychotherapy, politics, and publishing. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Copyright Dedication Contents Editor and Contributor Biographies Introduction: Moral Grounds in the Postmodern Era: The Reality of Hermeneutic Morality in Psychology SECTION 1 1 Hermeneutic Moral Realism, Participational Agency, and World Disclosure 2 The Moral Hermeneutic of Scientific Justification 3 Culture and Hermeneutic Moral Realism SECTION 2 4 Psychotherapy and the Moral Realism of Charles Taylor 5 The Moral Affordances of Publishing Practices 6 Politics and Moral Realism 7 Inquiry Into Moral Configurations Index Edited By Brent D. Slife And Stephen C. Yanchar. Routledge Focus -- Cover Includes Bibliographical References And Index.