Humanists tend to be the most well defined group. Today's humanists are most vocal about supporting phenomenological methods, existential beliefs, and humanistic values. It is not easy to trace the development of this patterned third force branch within psychology. The backgrounds are indeed varied. Particulars are more important than generalizations.
Understanding is more important than explanation.
Meaning in life is more important than tension reduction. Let us examine briefly each of the tenets in turn. First, particulars or specifics are more valued than generalizations. All third force psychologies seek the preservation of individuality in a world increasingly dominated by conformity. Theirs is a war against the Philistines.