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Authors: Kristjan
ISBN-13: 9780415266673, ISBN-10: 041526667X
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: December 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Kristjan

Book Synopsis

The two central emotions of pride and jealousy have long been held to have no role in moral judgements, and have been a source of controversy in both ethics and moral psychology. Kristjan Kristjansson challenges this common view and argues that emotions are central to moral excellence and that both pride and jealousy are indeed ingredients of a well-rounded virtuous life.

Table of Contents

Preface
1Mapping out the field1
2Justifying emotions: the need for moral theory49
3Something to be proud of: the nature and conditions of moral and emotional excellence91
4In defence of pridefulness111
5In defence of jealousy136
6Teaching emotional virtue170
7Concluding remarks205
Notes211
Bibliography242
Index253

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