The virtues of our vices: a modest defense of gossip, rudeness, and other bad habits
"In The Virtues of Our Vices, philosopher Emrys Westacott takes a fresh look at important everyday ethical questions--and comes up with surprising answers. He makes a compelling argument that some of our most common vices--rudeness, gossip, snobbery, tasteless humor, and disrespect for others&#...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "In The Virtues of Our Vices, philosopher Emrys Westacott takes a fresh look at important everyday ethical questions--and comes up with surprising answers. He makes a compelling argument that some of our most common vices--rudeness, gossip, snobbery, tasteless humor, and disrespect for others' beliefs--often have hidden virtues or serve unappreciated but valuable purposes."--P. [2] of jacket |
| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index The rights and wrongs of rudeness -- The ethics of gossiping -- On snobbery : is it sinful to feel superior? -- "That's not funny-that's sick" -- Why should i respect your stupid opinion? |
| Beschreibung: | 293 S. Ill. 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780691141992 0691141991 |
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