Mirror, mirror : the uses and abuses of self-love / Simon Blackburn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blackburn, Simon, 1944- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-acceptance.

Self-esteem.

Physical Description:

xi, 209 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2014]

Summary:

"With his hallmark clarity, lucidity, and accessibility, Blackburn gives us a remarkable set of insights into a highly significant yet too-little explored area of ethical concern. This is important and original philosophy, beautifully done" "A wise, witty, and rewarding read." "A lively philosophical commentary on a topic of immediate cultural concern, Mirror, Mirror presents a biting critique of narcissism and other vices of the overinflated self. Simon Blackburn brings the issues to life with his customary irreverence and energy: he's alert to their moral and cultural significance, has a keen eye for the ridiculous, and wears his learning lightly." Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Self: Iris Murdoch and Uncle William 12

Chapter 2 Liriope's Son 35

Chapter 3 Worth It? 44

Chapter 4 Hubris and the Fragile Self 61

Chapter 5 Self-Esteem, Amour Propre, Pride 79

Chapter 6 Respect 109

Chapter 7 Temptation 132

Chapter 8 Integrity, Sincerity, Authenticity 163

Chapter 9 Envoi 187.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780691161426

0691161429

OCLC:

861666264