The Virtues of Our Vices

The Virtues of Our Vices
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9780691141992
ISBN-13 : 0691141991
Rating : 4/5 (991 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Virtues of Our Vices by : Emrys Westacott

Download or read book The Virtues of Our Vices written by Emrys Westacott and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.


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