Reasonable Self-Esteem

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"Reasonable Self-Esteem is a splendid achievement. Richard Keshen has unravelled the presuppositions of reasonable self-esteem, illustrated them by well-chosen examples, and woven them together with tight moral reasoning in order to produce a persuasive and most appealing answer to an ancient but vital question: How must I live, if I am to think well of myself? This is an original work, informed by a humane and optimistic view of life. It draws together the ideas of living well and living with concern for others. It does much to restore wisdom and knowledge of everyday human psychology to their proper place in moral philosophy." Peter Singer, Ira W. DeCamp professor of bioethics, Princeton University "The work is highly original ... it is the book on the phenomenology of self-esteem. Furthermore, the book produces an ingenious and comprehensive scheme of concepts for dealing with self-esteem." Hugo Meynell, University of Calgary "The discussion throughout the book is rich, stimulating, and frequently insightful." Ethics "This book will certainly generate dynamic discussion among philosophers and professional [psychologists] interested in the ... necessity ad consequences of self-esteem." CHOICE "Keshen's book is both well-argued and carefully reasoned." Dialogue "There is much of value here, including a range of clear-sighted insights into how many of us do and ought to view ourselves and others." Mind