Before revision: But in addition, by guiding us to seek others' approval and recognition, amour-propre can contribute positively to virtue.Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy The term amour-propre predates Rousseau and is found in the writings of Blaise Pascal, La Rochefoucauld, Pierre Nicole, Jacques Abbadie, Seneca in “On Anger” Book 2.31 and many others.L'amour-propre at Everything2.com Pascal detested self-love, self-esteem, ego, vanity as well perhaps, which are interchangeable terms for him, because it puts the self in the place of God.
After revision: But in addition, by guiding us to seek others' approval and recognition, amour-propre can contribute positively to virtue.Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy The term amour-propre predates Rousseau and is found in the writings of Blaise Pascal, La Rochefoucauld, Pierre Nicole, Jacques Abbadie, and many others.L'amour-propre at Everything2.com Pascal detested self-love, self-esteem, ego, vanity as well perhaps, which are interchangeable terms for him, because it puts the self in the place of God.