| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 110 pages) |
| Series |
Thinking in action |
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Thinking in action.
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| Contents |
1. Loyal action, loyal thought -- 2. Conflicts of loyalties -- 3. Loyalty, tribalism, violence -- 4. Loyalty, community, and morality |
| Summary |
"Loyalty is a highly charged and important issue, often evoking strong feelings and actions. What is loyalty? Is loyalty compatible with impartiality? How do we respond to conflicts of loyalties? In a global era, should we be trying to transcend loyalties to particular political communities? Drawing on a fascinating array of literary and cinematic examples - The Remains of the Day, No Country for Old Men, The English Patient, The Third Man, and more - Troy Jollimore expertly unravels the phenomenon of loyalty from a philosophical standpoint. He reflects on the idea that loyalty shapes our very identities, and considers both the benefits and the dangers of loyalty: on the one hand, how excessive loyalty can move us to perform immoral, even evil actions; one the other, how loyalty can expand our lives and give us a sense of meaning and belonging." --From publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Loyalty.
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SELF-HELP -- Personal Growth -- Happiness.
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Loyalty
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203107638 |
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0203107632 |
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9781136262753 |
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113626275X |
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1283586541 |
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9781283586542 |
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