NEEMA, PARVINI
SHAKESPEAREA S MORAL COMPASS
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474432887
- author:
- NEEMA, PARVINI
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Shakespeare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Shakespeare's Moral Compass by Neema Parvini is a groundbreaking study that reimagines how we approach great works of literature to find answers in times of moral uncertainty. By combining research from evolutionary psychology, historical scholarship, and philosophy, this book offers a provocative new perspective on Shakespeare's plays. Parvini plots her argument around six key foundations: Authority, Loyalty, Fairness, Sanctity, Care, and Liberty. This comprehensive coverage provides a nuanced understanding of moral philosophy in Shakespeare's time and place, including the impact of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the rise of capitalism. This book is an essential read for anyone looking to understand Shakespeare's moral vision and its relevance to our contemporary world.