Endowment (Philosophy)
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Endowment refers to the innate capacities of an individual, group, or institution. An individual's "natural endowment" can be abilities, such as intelligence or strength, given at birth. An individual's "social endowment" can be abilities attributed to the individual's position within a social hierarchy.
According to Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
, there are seven human endowments. They are listed below.
2) Imagination and conscience
3) Volition or will power
5) Courage and consideration
6) Creativity
7) Self-renewal
According to Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, is a self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey. It has sold more than 15 million copies in 38 languages since first publication, which was marked by the release of a 15th anniversary edition in 2004...
, there are seven human endowments. They are listed below.
Primary endowments
1) Self-awareness or self-knowledge2) Imagination and conscience
3) Volition or will power
Secondary endowments
4) An abundance mentality5) Courage and consideration
6) Creativity
7) Self-renewal