Forgiveness A Philosophical Exploration |
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| Author:
| Griswold, Charles L. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-70351-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $31.99 |
Book Description:
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This is the first comprehensive philosophical book on forgiveness in both its interpersonal and political contexts. Having examined the place of forgiveness in ancient philosophy and in modern thought, Walton discusses what forgiveness is, its relation to revenge and hatred, and why it is a virtue.
This is the first comprehensive philosophical book on forgiveness in both its interpersonal and political contexts. Having examined the place of forgiveness in ancient philosophy and in modern thought, Walton discusses what forgiveness is, its relation to revenge and hatred, and why it is a virtue.