Political positivism
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Political positivism is a theory founded by Ljubisa Bojic. It includes intensive use of media to promote unity
, participation
, and positivism in thinking of common men and women.
of individuals results in a big alteration for the community
as a whole. Psychology
is the key to our success. On the other hand, various media can impact great masses of people. Until today, politicians used TV programs, press
, and different kind of propaganda
to trigger wars, stimulate hate and impose conflict between people. Optimistic thinking enables us to make the difference together.
as a new ideology
- and the only one that can’t hurt anybody. Let’s alter use of media
for the greater reason", said Ljubisa Bojic during a gathering of Serbian Strengths Movement supporters in Kragujevac
on 24 February 2007. He said, this proposition would be introduced to the international community at the Young Democratic Leaders Network summit in Istanbul (2007).
Creative media use in needed for education, to increment people rather than to amuse. Entertainment makes 99% of the world news at present. Political positivism, or media positivism includes intensive use of media to promote unity, participation, and positivism in thinking of common men and women. Gradual change of the citizens results in a big change for the society. If we all think optimistic, and have strong will to do something together, we can make the difference.
officially initiated the study of Positive Psychology
in 1998, during his term as President of the American Psychological Association
. University of East London was the first in Europe to offer postgraduate diploma in Applied positive psychology as “the scientific study of optimal human functioning with an aim to understand the factors that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This rapidly developing field brings solid empirical research into areas such as well-being, flow
, positive emotions, human strengths, wisdom, creativity, psychological health and characteristics of positive groups and institutions.”
Late Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic offered change in a way of thinking to Serbian citizens. He used to go around the country and tell people that change starts with them. His determination continues to live in today’s Serbia. Djindjic said that everyone gets to be a winner of the “life battle” at birth. Numerous governments, such as Hong Kong, have branding initiatives with notable internal impact. Some of them, broadcast ads which help people in many ways. They bear messages warning viewers to save energy, or help keep clear the city….
2. Creative ads with general slogans aimed to inspire basic human emotions and optimism.
3. Narrow appeals to the public such as: “Exercise once daily”.
4. Thematic short TV, radio shows and newspaper texts embracing tips for better life.
1. Wisdom and Knowledge: creativity, curiosity, open-mindedness, love of learning, perspective
2. Courage: bravery, persistence, integrity, vitality
3. Humanity: love, kindness, social intelligence
4. Justice: citizenship, fairness, leadership
5. Temperance: forgiveness and mercy, humility and modesty, prudence, self-regulation
6. Transcendence: appreciation of beauty and excellence, gratitude, hope, humor, spirituality
Cooperation
Cooperation or co-operation is the process of working or acting together. In its simplest form it involves things working in harmony, side by side, while in its more complicated forms, it can involve something as complex as the inner workings of a human being or even the social patterns of a...
, participation
Participation (ownership)
In finance, "participation" is an ownership interest in a mortgage or other loan. In particular, loan participation is a cooperation of multiple lenders to issue a loan to one borrower...
, and positivism in thinking of common men and women.
Short explanation
Gradual changeSocial change
Social change refers to an alteration in the social order of a society. It may refer to the notion of social progress or sociocultural evolution, the philosophical idea that society moves forward by dialectical or evolutionary means. It may refer to a paradigmatic change in the socio-economic...
of individuals results in a big alteration for the community
Community
The term community has two distinct meanings:*a group of interacting people, possibly living in close proximity, and often refers to a group that shares some common values, and is attributed with social cohesion within a shared geographical location, generally in social units larger than a household...
as a whole. Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
is the key to our success. On the other hand, various media can impact great masses of people. Until today, politicians used TV programs, press
Mass media
Mass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles...
, and different kind of propaganda
Propaganda
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group....
to trigger wars, stimulate hate and impose conflict between people. Optimistic thinking enables us to make the difference together.
Introduction of the term
"Let we develop positivismPositivism
Positivism is a a view of scientific methods and a philosophical approach, theory, or system based on the view that, in the social as well as natural sciences, sensory experiences and their logical and mathematical treatment are together the exclusive source of all worthwhile information....
as a new ideology
Ideology
An ideology is a set of ideas that constitutes one's goals, expectations, and actions. An ideology can be thought of as a comprehensive vision, as a way of looking at things , as in common sense and several philosophical tendencies , or a set of ideas proposed by the dominant class of a society to...
- and the only one that can’t hurt anybody. Let’s alter use of media
Mass media
Mass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles...
for the greater reason", said Ljubisa Bojic during a gathering of Serbian Strengths Movement supporters in Kragujevac
Kragujevac
Kragujevac is the fourth largest city in Serbia, the main city of the Šumadija region and the administrative centre of Šumadija District. It is situated on the banks of the Lepenica River...
on 24 February 2007. He said, this proposition would be introduced to the international community at the Young Democratic Leaders Network summit in Istanbul (2007).
Introduction
Political positivism abides by this philosophy:Creative media use in needed for education, to increment people rather than to amuse. Entertainment makes 99% of the world news at present. Political positivism, or media positivism includes intensive use of media to promote unity, participation, and positivism in thinking of common men and women. Gradual change of the citizens results in a big change for the society. If we all think optimistic, and have strong will to do something together, we can make the difference.
The roots
Martin SeligmanMartin Seligman
Martin E. P. "Marty" Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. His theory of "learned helplessness" is widely respected among scientific psychologists....
officially initiated the study of Positive Psychology
Positive psychology
Positive psychology is a recent branch of psychology whose purpose was summed up in 1998 by Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: "We believe that a psychology of positive human functioning will arise, which achieves a scientific understanding and effective interventions to build thriving in...
in 1998, during his term as President of the American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States. It is the world's largest association of psychologists with around 154,000 members including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. The APA...
. University of East London was the first in Europe to offer postgraduate diploma in Applied positive psychology as “the scientific study of optimal human functioning with an aim to understand the factors that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This rapidly developing field brings solid empirical research into areas such as well-being, flow
Flow (psychology)
Flow is the mental state of operation in which a person in an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and success in the process of the activity. Proposed by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, the positive psychology concept has been widely referenced across a variety of...
, positive emotions, human strengths, wisdom, creativity, psychological health and characteristics of positive groups and institutions.”
Late Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic offered change in a way of thinking to Serbian citizens. He used to go around the country and tell people that change starts with them. His determination continues to live in today’s Serbia. Djindjic said that everyone gets to be a winner of the “life battle” at birth. Numerous governments, such as Hong Kong, have branding initiatives with notable internal impact. Some of them, broadcast ads which help people in many ways. They bear messages warning viewers to save energy, or help keep clear the city….
Ministry
Ministry of positivism would consist of psychologists and advertisers who would work together as a team. Their main aim is to significant positive influence on citizens lives. Interdisciplinary team of professionals from the ministry would maintain strong relation with the universities where applied positive psychology is examined.The Law
Users of public broadcasting licenses would be obliged to provide share of their programs for free. The same goes for the print media, outdoor billboards space etc. New legislation introduced to the parliament would define aspects of media use by the state.Assets
University of Pennsylvania states that positive psychology is study of positive emotions, positive character, and positive institutions. Variety of assets is to be used to motivate members of society to change themselves. Except special positive TV, radio, paper, and billboard advertisements with general messages, lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, group exercises will be offered by the Ministry of positivism.Types of ads
1. Advertisements carrying strong subconscious messages.2. Creative ads with general slogans aimed to inspire basic human emotions and optimism.
3. Narrow appeals to the public such as: “Exercise once daily”.
4. Thematic short TV, radio shows and newspaper texts embracing tips for better life.
Applied psychology
Character Strengths and Virtues (CSV) handbook identifies core virtues, made up of twenty-four measurable character strengths. The organization of these virtues and strengths is as follows:1. Wisdom and Knowledge: creativity, curiosity, open-mindedness, love of learning, perspective
2. Courage: bravery, persistence, integrity, vitality
3. Humanity: love, kindness, social intelligence
4. Justice: citizenship, fairness, leadership
5. Temperance: forgiveness and mercy, humility and modesty, prudence, self-regulation
6. Transcendence: appreciation of beauty and excellence, gratitude, hope, humor, spirituality
See also
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- Freedom of the pressFreedom of the pressFreedom of the press or freedom of the media is the freedom of communication and expression through vehicles including various electronic media and published materials...
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- Legal system
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