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Roy's specific life values and the philosophical assumption of veritivity
1Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY, USA.
Abstract:
Roman Catholic beliefs that form the basis for Roy's life values are discussed to help others understand veritivity and the Roy adaptation model more clearly. Veritivity, the main philosophical assumption of the Roy adaptation model, shapes it, and Roy's assumption of humanism in a unique way. Veritivity has a theocentric focus, with anthropological values. Roy views human beings as individuals in community with a loving Creator and with others. Truth, freedom, and moral ends are discussed in terms of veritivity and in terms of contemporary values.
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