Humanism Reflection Paper

The third perspective is humanistic, which is primarily focused on making oneself and the world innately better. In a journal by E.M Robertis, says, “Humanism is being accused of having con- tributed to selfishness in American culture”. This statement I disagree with however. I think that could be a valid argument saying that the approach creates us to focus too much on ourselves causing us to be selfish. My argument to this would be that this approach is to, yes, help us become better, but to also help the world around us become better as well. The fact that we can help ourselves become better and help the world do the same makes this not become so internalized and selfish. I connect with this approach because of this. I always have strived

I think I get this trait from my mother because my stepfather was an alcoholic and a little abusive and he stuck by him and helped to “fix” him. Now, 15 years later he barely drinks and is not abusive at all. Growing up seeing this all of the time, the concept of fixing someone, I feel I have took this trait on as well. When someone is having a rough time, I am usually the one who is the voice of wisdom, and I try to help him or her even when they might not want help. I have the internal need to continue to make my life better if it is not up to where I think is good place. When it is not up to where I feel it should be I get depressed or anxious with it. If I know I am in a situation or a stage in life that is causing me problems then I stop what I am doing, reevaluate it, and make a plan to change it. I feel that this is what humanistic approach is really all about that, trying to become a better person. Now there are many key topics that are important throughout this class and throughout our textbook. There

My behavior has definitely changed since I was younger. When I was young I was uptight, a tattletale, a teachers pet, and immature. Now as time has gone on I have grown out of those immature ways. I have adapted some into social acceptable forms as well. For example, the teacher’s pet now just wants to have open communication and understanding with my teachers. Another behavior that I have modified to make acceptable is being uptight. This behavior I have molded into my organizational pattern of daily life. This “uptightness” has turned to wanting my room, materials, and self to be organized and having everything be correct to the best of my abilities. As I got older throughout high school and college I feel that my behavior has become more stable. I become “predictable” in what I do because I have reached a level of stability that is comfortable, and continues to help me progress through daily life. I have learned a lot about myself in this class, and through writing this paper. I have come to the bluntly honest truth about myself that is sometimes hard for me to succumb to. I think now being consciously aware of how I am and why I am the way I am will help me to continue to strive for better and continue to learn about