Reasonable Self-Esteem: A Life of Meaning: A Life of Meaning, Second Edition - Brossura

Keshen, Richard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0773550712 ISBN 13: 9780773550711

Casa editrice: McGill Queens Univ, 2017

Riassunto

In this fascinating look at the philosophy of self-esteem, Richard Keshen develops and defends the idea of reasonable self-esteem -- a concept based on an ideal of reasonableness -- and argues that individuals who think of themselves in terms of this paradigm will lead happier and more fulfilling lives. Keshen presents a set of guidelines for analysing self-esteem and examines various factors that influence our self-esteem, such as other people's evaluations, comparisons with others, social relationships, and inherent qualities. He asserts that self-esteem not founded on individual achievement leads to a continual search for external supports and is easily shaken when such supports are not found. A key element of Keshen's argument is the idea of egalitarian respect, and he shows how we can integrate this idea into our lives. Reasonable Self-Esteem demonstrates the attraction of a life in which reasonableness is a central commitment. It will appeal to those with an interest in philosophy, ethics, and moral psychology and is essential reading for those concerned with self-esteem.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Richard Keshen is professor emeritus of philosophy at Cape Breton University and a member of the Common Room at Wolfson College at Oxford University.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: McGill Queens Univ
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0773550712
• ISBN 13: 9780773550711
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 203
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile