Civilized Oppression
Published on 29. September 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-8476-9275-0 (ISBN)
Description
In this important new work, J. Harvey analyzes what is involved in serious but subtle forms of oppression involving neither physical violence nor the use of law, and argues for the crucial role of morally distorted relationships in such oppression. She uncovers a set of underlying moral principles that account for the immorality of civilized oppression, and points to some of the implications for social and institutional life.
Reviews / Votes
Writing with majesty and grace, and passion and understanding, Harvey challenges us to be our moral best by helping us to understand the intricacies of wrongful behavior. This work sheds a very bright light upon the road that we must travel if we are to achieve the hope of humanity-that which separates us from all other creatures-namely the possibility of mutual and abiding respect between all human beings. -- Laurence Thomas, Syracuse University Without being ponderous, pretentious, or obscure, Harvey has made a strong and striking contribution to the theory of oppression, and a thought-provoking conceptualization of what 'moral' relations consist in. -- Margaret Urban Walker, Donald J. Schuenke Chair in Philosophy, Marquette University The book belongs in the personal library of anyone interested in how non-peer relationship may become morally distorted. * Dialogue * A strong contribution to moral philosophy's emerging appreciation of the importance of various kinds of relationships. -- J. KellenbergerMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8476-9275-0 (9780847692750)
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Additional editions
J. Harvey
Civilized Oppression
E-Book
09/1999
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€40.99
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Person
J. Harvey is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Guelph.
Content
Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 1. Concealed Weapons Chapter 3 2. Inner Workings Chapter 4 3. Having the Upper Hand Chapter 5 4. On the Receiving End Chapter 6 5. Reversing the Charges Chapter 7 6. Matters of Principle Chapter 8 7. Personnel Relations Chapter 9 Works Cited Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 About the Author