Virtues of our vices, the: a modest defense of gossip, rudeness, and other bad habits
Auteur :
Westacott, Emrys
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691141992
Date de publication :
23 oct. 2011
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Poids :
454 g
Format :
B315
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Takes a fresh look at important everyday ethical questions - and comes up with surprising answers. This title makes an 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.