Inordinate self-esteem is called "pride". Classical Christian theology views pride as being the result of high self-esteem, and thus high self-esteem was viewed as the primary human problem, but beginning in the 20th century, "humanistic psychology" diagnosed the primary human problem as low self-esteem stemming from a lack of belief in one's "true worth". Carl Rogers observed that most people "regard themselves as worthless and unlovable." Thus, they lack self-esteem.
inordinate self-esteem is called "pride" classical christian theology views pride as being the result of high self-esteem and thus high self-esteem was viewed as the primary human problem but beginning in the 20th century "humanistic psychology" diagnosed the primary human problem as low self-esteem stemming from a lack of belief in one's "true worth" carl rogers observed that most people "regard themselves as worthless and unlovable" thus they lack self-esteem