Title: Mirror, mirror : the uses and abuses of self-love /
Authors: Blackburn, Simon, 1944-
Year: 2014
Subjects: Self-acceptance; Self-esteem; Ethik; Selbstliebe; Narzissmus.
Abstract: Drawing on philosophy, psychology, literature, history, and popular culture, this book looks at the good and bad aspects of vanity and self-love, from the myth of Narcissus and the Christian story of the Fall to today's self-esteem industry.
Contents: The self : Irish Murdoch and Uncle William -- Liriope's son -- Worth it? -- Hubris and the fragile self -- Self-esteem, amour propre, pride -- Respect -- Temptation -- Integrity, sincerity, authenticity -- Envoi.