Of mottos and morals :: simple words for complex virtues /

Whether in slogans, catchphrases, adages or proverbs, we encounter mottos every day, but we rarely take time to reflect on them. In Of Mottos and Morals: Simple Words for Complex Virtues, Martin explores the possibility that mottos themselves are worthy of serious thought, examining how they contrib...

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Main Author: Martin, Mike W., 1946-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, [Maryland] : Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, [2013]
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Whether in slogans, catchphrases, adages or proverbs, we encounter mottos every day, but we rarely take time to reflect on them. In Of Mottos and Morals: Simple Words for Complex Virtues, Martin explores the possibility that mottos themselves are worthy of serious thought, examining how they contribute to moral guidance and help us grapple with complexity.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 169 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442221307
1442221305
1299252397
9781299252394

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