Activity 1.4: What Does it Mean to be Educated?

Activity 1.4: What Does it Mean to be Educated?

My first thoughts about what it means to be educated, come from a list of “The 24 Character Strengths” (Peterson & Seligman, 2004) which are divided into six groups of virtues, including Wisdom and Knowledge, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance and Transcendence. These traits are common across cultures and time, and may lead to increased happiness. To be educated means to possess the character strengths and virtues to live happily, and function in one’s environment. I am striving to be better educated, but still lack self-control, kindness, and forgiveness. My greatest strengths are, grit, bravery, and fairness.