Joy as a Virtue: The Means and Ends of Joy

To grasp human flourishing and thriving, we must understand joy. However, no theoretical models explain the complexity of joy as a fruit of the Spirit, nor fully account for its impact on human life. We suggest that joy is best conceptualized as a virtue, a psychological habit, comprised of characte...

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Authors: King, Pamela Ebstyne (Author) ; Defoy, Frederic (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2020
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 48, Issue: 4, Pages: 308-331
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Joy / Psychology / Discipleship of Christ
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B thriving
B Ethics
B Spirituality
B theological integration
B Joy
B Discipleship
B Virtue
B Vocation
B Teleology
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