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Forgiveness and revenge /
"Forgiveness and Revenge is a timely and powerful exploration of our attitudes to serious wrongdoings and a careful examination of the values that underlie our thinking about revenge and forgiveness." "From adulterous spouses to terrorist factions, we are surrounded by wrongdoing ......
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
Routledge,
2002.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "Forgiveness and Revenge is a timely and powerful exploration of our attitudes to serious wrongdoings and a careful examination of the values that underlie our thinking about revenge and forgiveness." "From adulterous spouses to terrorist factions, we are surrounded by wrongdoing ... yet we rarely agree which response is appropriate. The problem of how to respond realistically and sensitively to the wrongs of the past remains a perplexing one. Trudy Govier aims to clear up some of our thinking on this subject by examining the moral and practical impact of revenge and forgiveness, both personal and political." "Govier argues that revenge is objectionable for practical and moral reasons. She explores the relationship between revenge and retribution, and the distinction between vindictiveness and a desire for vindication. Crucially, Govier poses the question: Are some crimes unforgivable? She argues that forgiving does not require condoning, excusing or forgetting, using the political forgiveness of Nelson Mandela as an example. She also defends the idea that notions of revenge and forgiveness can be applied to groups of people, not just individuals, and looks at the repercussions of this on the politics of peace and reconciliation."--Jacket |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (x, 205 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-199) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780203870136 0203870131 9781135199104 1135199108 1283102293 9781283102292 1135199094 9781135199098 9786613102294 6613102296 |