Shame is valuable
In this thesis I argue that shame is valuable because it contributes to the moral life by promoting coherence. I start by developing and defending a conception of shame. On my conception, rational shame involves a negative self-assessment, in which I am both the assessor and the object of assessment...
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Language: | English |
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Rhodes University
2009
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002838 |