David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo argue in their new book, Out of Character, that no action is purely good or bad and that speaking of one's true character misses the point because character is a fluctuating state. It constantly oscillates to adjust to our current needs.
This moral relativism may make some of you uneasy. I know that I'll have to think long and hard about this one to figure out where I stand on the issue (and Cyndi Lauper might have to rewrite her song, True Colors!).
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About Me
- Deborah K. Hanula
- Deborah K. Hanula has a year of Journalism training from Humber College, a Political Science degree from the University of Waterloo, and a Law degree from the University of British Columbia. In addition, she has Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Child Psychology, and Psychotherapy and Counselling as well as a Family Life Educator and Coach Certificate and Certificates in Reflexology, Assertiveness Training, and Mindfulness Meditation. She is the author of five cookbooks, primarily concerned with gluten-free and dairy-free diets, although one pertains to chocolate. As an adult, in the past she worked primarily as a lawyer, but also as a university and college lecturer, a tutor, editor, writer, counsellor, researcher and piano teacher. She enjoys a multi-faceted approach when it comes to life, work and study, in order to keep things fresh and interesting. Check out her new book: A Murder of Crows & Other Poems (2023).
