Perfection: A Memoir of Betrayal and Renewal

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Tatarkiewicz, "Perfection: the Term and the Concept", Dialectics and Humanism, vol. VI, no. 4 (autumn 1979), p. 9. Soon after, the Stoics introduced the concept of perfection into ethics expressly, describing it as harmony — with nature, reason, man himself. They held that such harmony—such perfection—was attainable for anyone. [13] a b c d e Tatarkiewicz, "Ontological and Theological Perfection", Dialectics and Humanism, vol. VIII, no. 1 (winter 1981), p. 192. No, now leave me be, woman,” he said, turning his head even more away from her. “I’m no longer speaking with you.” A perfectly plastic body is one that is deformed infinitely at a constant load corresponding to the body's limit of plasticity: this is a physical model, not a body observed in nature. [12]

a b c d e Tatarkiewicz, "Moral Perfection", Dialectics and Humanism, vol. VII, no. 3 (summer 1980), p. 121 There was also a prevalent belief that certain shapes and proportions were in themselves perfect. Plato felt that the perfect proportion was the ratio of the side to the diagonal of a square. His authority was so great that architects and other artists continued using this proportion, even when ignorant of its source, as late as the Middle Ages. [25] Cicero A crystal is perfect when its physically equivalent walls are equally developed; it has a perfect structure when it answers the requirements of spatial symmetry and is free of structural defects, dislocation, lacunae and other flaws. [12] The foregoing discussion shows that the term "perfection" has been used to designate a variety of concepts: Tatarkiewicz, "Moral Perfection", Dialectics and Humanism, vol. VII, no. 3 (summer 1980), pp. 118–19.a b Tatarkiewicz, "Moral Perfection", Dialectics and Humanism, vol. VII, no. 3 (summer 1980), p. 118. I felt like I could relate to Zoe, I’m a little on the heavier side, or big boned as I like to call it and at times I feel plain, but my husband can make me feel like the most beautiful woman alive, just like Trevor does for Zoe. I love how their relationship developed, and I love the way it started I always love a friends with benefits turned lovers story. Tatarkiewicz, "Perfection: the Term and the Concept", Dialectics and Humanism, vol. VI, no. 4 (autumn 1979), p. 6. Wolff's pupil, Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten, derived perfection from rules, but anticipated their collisions ( regularum collisio) leading to exceptions ( exceptio) and limiting the perfection of things. Baumgarten distinguished perfection simplex and composita, interna and externa, transcendentalis and accidentalis; and, positing so broad a construction, he arrived at the conclusion that "everything is perfect". [44] These two mid-18th-century schools of thought — one seeing perfection in nature and in the past, and the other in civilization and in the future — represented a reaction not against the idea of perfection, but against its transcendental interpretation: as, earlier, the measure of perfection had been the idea of God, so now it was the idea of nature or of civilization. It was the latter idea that ultimately gained the upper hand and passed into the 19th century as the legacy of the Enlightenment. [20]

I can’t put into words how much I love the Neighbor from Hell series by RL Mathewson, Perfection being one of top 3 favorites of the series. RL nails writing a sweet, humor filled, blue collar romance perfect to read when you want to escape. The Bradford clan is a lovable, food obsessed, alpha group who love their women fiercely. Trevor and Zoe is always a delight of mine to read. I adore Zoe and her sass, she is one of the wittiest heroines I’ve read to date and love her a little more each time I revisit. Trevor is her perfect match-I love how protective and loving he is before he even realizes that he is in love with her. This story never ceases to make me smile, laugh, and swoon. The main premise of the book is to underscore the role that modern culture plays in rising levels of perfectionism. While socially prescribed perfectionism can involve the perception that society more generally imposes unrealistic expectations, so far, the role of society and culture has been largely overlooked in the literature. In this regard, the book broadens our understanding and our way of thinking about perfectionism. While more research is needed in this area, Curran makes a convincing case for the role of both the economy and culture in creating an environment that amplifies perfectionism. Just like the first book in this series, I couldn’t stop laughing. I also found myself asking questions like, “what could a person do to be put on a band list for a food delivery?” And then, ‘what can a person do for an entire family to be placed on a banned list?’ Then there’s the question, ‘what could be the reason an entire family to be banned from a all you can eat buffet?’ Katarina Cermelj effortlessly combines her knowledge of both science and baking to demystify gluten-free baking once and for all' - Erin Jeanne McDowell, author of The Fearless Baker Plato and the Stoics had made perfection a philosophical watchword. Soon it would be transformed, in Christianity, into a religious one. [13]Perfectionism, according to psychologists, can blind us to our achievements while enforcing impeccable – often impossible – standards upon ourselves. It can be inflicted from within (self-oriented), projected on to others (other-oriented) or absorbed from those around us (socially prescribed). Trying (and failing) to meet these expectations can be destructive and perfectionism can make someone vulnerable to anxiety, depression and suicide. As a trait, it had certainly caused Curran plenty of anguish, but as a research subject, it turned out to be a good match. In 2017, he co-authored a far-reaching study with Dr Andrew Hill that demonstrated that perfectionism had been steadily rising since the 1980s. Recent generations of young people, he wrote in the Psychological Bulletin, “perceive that others are more demanding of them, are more demanding of others, and are more demanding of themselves”.

Still, the burgeoning achievements of contemporary biology have not dislodged the age-old interest in moral perfection — with the important distinction, that the goal now is not so much perfection as improvement. A classic early-19th century exponent of this view was Fichte. [22] Curran takes us on a journey to better understand the nature of perfectionism, how it affects us, where it comes from, and why it is on the rise. On this journey, Curran reflects upon early theoretical writings, meets with prominent scholars, most notably professors Paul Hewitt and Gordon Flett, details key pieces of research and provides some compelling case studies. Plagued by his own perfectionism, Curran knows too well the harmfulness of the trait and gives us insight into his own personal struggles. Thomas Curran is the world's leading expert on perfectionism, and he's written the definitive book on why it's rising, how it wreaks havoc on our lives, and what we can do to stop it. If you've ever found yourself fearing failure, ruminating about mistakes, or just feeling that you aren't good enough, this is a must read' Adam Grant a b c d e f g h i Tatarkiewicz, "Perfection in the Sciences. II. Perfection in Physics and Chemistry", Dialectics and Humanism, vol. VII, no. 2 (spring 1980), p. 139. Trevor Bradford knew exactly what he wanted and it wasn’t his plump little tenant who was driving him out of his mind, but with every touch, kiss, and caress, it was becoming more difficult to walk away in this romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author R.L. Mathewson.The concept of perfection was harder to apply to Renaissance literature but became so common — often, linked to " eccelente" — as to become banal. Its frequent application brought about its relativization and even subjectivization. [29]