Friendship, Altruism and Morality (Routledge Revivals)

by LaurenceA.Blum (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2009

  $58.75

  Originally published in 1980, this book gives an account of 'altruistic emotions' (compassion, sympathy, concern) and friendship that brings out their moral value. Blum argues that moral theories centered on rationality, universal principle, obligation, and impersonality cannot capture this moral importance.

• New

  Hardcover
  2009

  $153.10

  Offers an account of 'altruistic emotions' (compassion, sympathy, and concern) and friendship that brings out their moral value. This book argues that moral theories centered on rationality, universal principle, obligation, and impersonality cannot capture this moral importance. It emphasizes the moral significance of emotions.