An edition of The virtues of our vices (2011)
The virtues of our vices
a modest defense of gossip, rudeness, and other bad habits
By Emrys Westacott
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Publish Date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Language
eng
Pages
304
Description:
"In The Virtues of Our Vices, philosopher Emrys Westacott takes a fresh look at important everyday ethical questions--and comes up with surprising answers. He makes a compelling argument that some of our most common vices--rudeness, gossip, snobbery, tasteless humor, and disrespect for others' beliefs--often have hidden virtues or serve unappreciated but valuable purposes."--Page [2] of jacket.
subjects: Conduct of life, Vices, Vice