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020 a| 9780691141992 (hardcover : alk. paper);

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245 14 a| The virtues of our vices :b| a modest defense of gossip, rudeness, and other bad habits /c| Emrys Westacott.;

300 a| 293 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 23 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references and index.;

505 0 a| The rights and wrongs of rudeness -- The ethics of gossiping -- On snobbery : is it sinful to feel superior? -- "That's not funny - that's sick!" -- Why should I respect your stupid opinion?;

520 a| "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."--P. [2] of jacket.;

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650 0 a| Conduct of life.=| ^A2215;

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The virtues of our vices : a modest defense of gossip, rudeness, and other bad habits / Emrys Westacott.

Author/creator	Westacott, Emrys
Format	Book
Publication Info	Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2012.
Description	293 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects	Vices. Conduct of life.

Contents	The rights and wrongs of rudeness -- The ethics of gossiping -- On snobbery : is it sinful to feel superior? -- "That's not funny - that's sick!" -- Why should I respect your stupid opinion?
Abstract	"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."--P. [2] of jacket.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2011006595
ISBN	9780691141992 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	0691141991 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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