Nussbaum, MC
Hiding from Humanity Disgust, Shame, and the Law
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691126258
- author:
- Nussbaum, MC
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Jurisprudence & General Issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This thought-provoking book presents a critique of the role that shame and disgust play in our individual and social lives, particularly in the law. Martha Nussbaum argues that these emotions can lead to unrealistic and sometimes pathological wishes to be invulnerable.
Nussbaum contends that disgust should never be the basis for criminalizing an act, and that it often plays a role in punishments that are unjust and unproductive. Drawing on a wide range of philosophical, psychological, and historical references, she explores how shame and disgust can distort our understanding of human nature and lead to harmful consequences.
With its rich and varied analysis, this book offers a major work of legal and moral philosophy that challenges readers to think critically about the role of emotions in shaping our laws and institutions.
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