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Responsibility: Enabling Human Consciousness and Flourishing Using Paradox Theory

  • Apr 1, 2021
  • 1 min read



ABSTRACT


This paper argues the role of responsibility as a unifying condition, akin to Aristotle’s phronesis or master virtue, to keep human consciousness from atrophying and in the process help achieve individual, institutional, and global flourishing and well-being. Specifically, the paper proposes the use of paradox theory and the paradoxical mindset in finding the balance or optimum combination among the three fundamental conditions human consciousness needs to flourish in everyday life: freedom, hope, and flow. The paper uses an old concept such as paradox to find a new way of application to the second wave of the science of positive psychology or existential positive psychology (PP 2.0). The use of a paradoxical mindset can help advance PP2.0’s ultimate goal of optimal human functioning, flourishing, and well-being through the recognition and harnessing of the dialectic nature and tendencies of people, organizations, and society. The paper ends with some suggestions (i.e., structural equation models or SEMs) to guide future researchers to further the research and inquiry into this proposed construct.


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12 Comments


John Thomas
John Thomas
a day ago

The exploration of human consciousness and flourishing through paradox theory is incredibly relevant to the balancing act I face daily as a PhD student. Navigating the demands of doctoral research while working part-time at last minute assignments has taught me that the paradox of responsibility often lies in knowing when to push forward alone and when to seek support to maintain one's own well-being. In my role assisting other students with their technical hurdles, I draw from my own history of having suffered through many high-stress hustles and sleepless nights during my college days; those experiences made me deeply conscious of how quickly a lack of balance can hinder personal growth. This personal background is why I have such a…

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Brenda Daigneault
Brenda Daigneault
Mar 20

This is such an insightful and well-written post! I really appreciate the effort you’ve put into making the content both informative and engaging. It’s refreshing to read something that provides real value and clarity to readers.

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ac ab
ac ab
Feb 13

初めてコメントさせていただきます。独自の視点からの考察が非常にユニークで、多くの新しい気付きを得ることができました。特に、読者に思考を促すアプローチが素晴らしいと思います。私も最近、自分の傾向や特性についてもっと知りたいと考え、いろいろなサイトを見て回っていました。その中で偶然見つけたラブ・ランゲージは、自己理解を深めるのにとても役立ちました。もしよろしければ参考にしてみてください。

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