Wickedness: A Philosophical Essay
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Wickedness: A Philosophical Essay by Mary Midgley
To look into the darkness of the human soul is a frightening venture. Here Mary Midgley does so. In Wickedness she sets out to delineate not so much the nature of wickedness as its actual sources. Midgley's analysis proves that the capacity for real wickedness is an inevitable part of human nature. This is not however a blanket acceptance of evil. She provides us with a framework that accepts its existence yet offers humankind the possibility of rejecting this part of our nature. Out of this dark journey she returns with an offering to us: an understanding of human nature that enhances our very humanity.Mary Midgley (1919-2018) was a well-known moral philosopher and the author of numerous books, including Beast and Man, Wickedness, and The Myths We Live By. She has appeared on a variety of television shows, including The Moral Maze and Woman's Hour.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415084093 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415084091 |
| Title | Wickedness: A Philosophical Essay |
| Author | Mary Midgley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1986-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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