AlessandraTanesini
Mismeasure of the Self: A Study in Vice Epistemology
Mismeasure of the Self: A Study in Vice Epistemology
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The Mismeasure of the Self is dedicated to vices that blight many lives, such as arrogance, narcissism, haughtiness, and vanity. These traits are to vices of self-evaluation and have pervasive harmful effects on the life of the intellect. Tanesini develops and defends a view of these vices that puts vicious motivations at their core and proposes a positive proposal for weakening vice and promoting virtue.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press
The Mismeasure of the Self is a profound exploration of vices that plague numerous lives, affecting individuals with a sense of superiority and inferiority. These vices manifest in various forms, including arrogance, narcissism, haughtiness, and vanity, while self-abasement, fatalism, servility, and timidity represent the opposing side. This book delves into the intricate nature of these vices, highlighting their detrimental effects on the intellect and overall well-being. Through extensive analysis and empirical research in attitude psychology and philosophical theories of virtue ethics and epistemology, Tanesini develops a compelling view that identifies vicious motivations as the core of these vices.
The analyses presented in this work build upon existing knowledge, providing a comprehensive understanding of the nature and consequences of these vices. The book concludes with a positive proposal for weakening vice and promoting virtue, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and moral development in achieving a more fulfilling and virtuous life.
In conclusion, The Mismeasure of the Self is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on the dark side of human nature. By examining the vices of superiority and inferiority, Tanesini offers a valuable perspective on the harmful effects of these traits on individuals and society. Through rigorous analysis and a positive proposal for promoting virtue, this book provides a roadmap for overcoming these vices and achieving a more fulfilling and ethical life.
Weight: 518g
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198858836
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