The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad Habits

Princeton: Princeton University Press (2011)
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The book contains chapters on rudeness, gossiping, snobbery, humour, and respect for beliefs.

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9781400839506   1400839505   0691141991   0691162212

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10.1515/9781400839506

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Introduction.  (pages 1-12)Emrys Westacott
1. 1. The Rights and Wrongs of Rudeness.  (pages 13-52)Emrys Westacott
2. 2. The Ethics of Gossiping.  (pages 53-99)Emrys Westacott
3. 3. On Snobbery: Is It Sinful to Feel Superior?  (pages 100-161)Emrys Westacott
4. 4. “That’s not funny—that’s sick!”.  (pages 162-214)Emrys Westacott
5. 5. Why Should I Respect Your Stupid Opinion?  (pages 215-260)Emrys Westacott
Acknowledgments.  (pages 261-264)Emrys Westacott
Notes.  (pages 265-288)Emrys Westacott
Index.  (pages 289-293)Emrys Westacott

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1. The Rights and Wrongs of Rudeness.Emrys Westacott - 2011 - In The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad Habits. Princeton: Princeton University Press. pp. 13-52.
Index.Emrys Westacott - 2011 - In The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad Habits. Princeton: Princeton University Press. pp. 289-293.
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Acknowledgments.Emrys Westacott - 2011 - In The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad Habits. Princeton: Princeton University Press. pp. 261-264.
Notes.Emrys Westacott - 2011 - In The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad Habits. Princeton: Princeton University Press. pp. 265-288.
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5. Why Should I Respect Your Stupid Opinion?Emrys Westacott - 2011 - In The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad Habits. Princeton: Princeton University Press. pp. 215-260.
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