The virtues of our vices
Subtitle: a modest defense of gossip, rudeness, and other bad habits
By: Emrys Westacott
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Princeton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 293
ISBN-13: 9780691141992
Subjects: Conduct of life; Vices
Description: "In The Virtues of Our Vices, philosopher Emrys Westacott takes a fresh look at important everyday ethical questions--and comes up with surprising answers. He makes a compelling argument that some of our most common vices--rudeness, gossip, snobbery, tasteless humor, and disrespect for others' beliefs--often have hidden virtues or serve unappreciated but valuable purposes."--Page [2] of jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.