Schoeck, Helmut
Envy: A Theory of Social Behaviour
- ISBN 13:
- 9780865970649
- author:
- Schoeck, Helmut
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Liberty Fund Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 453
- Dimensions:
- 230 mm X 150 mm
- Genre:
- Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Exploring the complex and multifaceted nature of envy, this thought-provoking study delves into its far-reaching consequences on social life.
From literature to philosophy, psychology, and the social sciences, Professor Schoeck examines the constructive and destructive aspects of envy, shedding light on its role in shaping human behaviour.
He reveals that envy is a driving force behind both authoritarian regimes and egalitarian impulses in democratic societies, offering a nuanced understanding of this fundamental human emotion.
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