Pride

Pride is an emotional state deriving positive affect from the perceived value of a person or thing with which the subject has an intimate connection. It may be inwardly or outwardly directed. With a negative connotation pride refers to a foolishly and irrationally corrupt sense of one's personal value, status or accomplishments, used synonymously with hubris.

Etymology

The term pride is derived from the Old English prȳde, which is further derived from the Proto-Germanic *prudiz. The term has various connotations in different contexts.

Philosophy

In philosophy, pride is considered an important aspect of the human condition. It is often associated with a refusal to be humiliated, demeaned, or made to feel inferior.

Psychology

In psychology, pride is a complex secondary emotion which requires the development of a sense of self and the mastery of relevant conceptual distinctions (e.g., that pride is distinct from happiness and joy) through language-based interaction with others.

Religion

In religion, pride is considered a sin in many traditions, such as in Christian teachings, while in others, such as Hinduism, it is considered a virtue.

Sociology

In sociology, pride is an important social emotion. It is a key component in social movements and contributes to a sense of collective identity.

See also

• Arrogance
• Confidence
• Dignity
• Ego (psychology)
• Hubris
• Narcissism
• Self-esteem
• Vanity

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