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- catalog abstract ""Forgiveness and Revenge is a timely and powerful exploration of our attitudes to serious wrongdoings and a careful examination of the values that underlie our thinking about revenge and forgiveness." "From adulterous spouses to terrorist factions, we are surrounded by wrongdoing ... yet we rarely agree which response is appropriate. The problem of how to respond realistically and sensitively to the wrongs of the past remains a perplexing one. Trudy Govier aims to clear up some of our thinking on this subject by examining the moral and practical impact of revenge and forgiveness, both personal and political." "Govier argues that revenge is objectionable for practical and moral reasons. She explores the relationship between revenge and retribution, and the distinction between vindictiveness and a desire for vindication. Crucially, Govier poses the question: Are some crimes unforgivable? She argues that forgiving does not require condoning, excusing or forgetting, using the political forgiveness of Nelson Mandela as an example. She also defends the idea that notions of revenge and forgiveness can be applied to groups of people, not just individuals, and looks at the repercussions of this on the politics of peace and reconciliation."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12595651.
- catalog created "2002.".
- catalog date "2002".
- catalog date "2002.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2002.".
- catalog description ""Forgiveness and Revenge is a timely and powerful exploration of our attitudes to serious wrongdoings and a careful examination of the values that underlie our thinking about revenge and forgiveness." "From adulterous spouses to terrorist factions, we are surrounded by wrongdoing ... yet we rarely agree which response is appropriate. The problem of how to respond realistically and sensitively to the wrongs of the past remains a perplexing one. Trudy Govier aims to clear up some of our thinking on this subject by examining the moral and practical impact of revenge and forgiveness, both personal and political." "Govier argues that revenge is objectionable for practical and moral reasons. She explores the relationship between revenge and retribution, and the distinction between vindictiveness and a desire for vindication. Crucially, Govier poses the question: Are some crimes unforgivable? She argues that forgiving does not require condoning, excusing or forgetting, using the political forgiveness of Nelson Mandela as an example. She also defends the idea that notions of revenge and forgiveness can be applied to groups of people, not just individuals, and looks at the repercussions of this on the politics of peace and reconciliation."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-199) and index.".
- catalog description "Preface -- Revenge and retribution -- Some political horrors -- Resentment and forgiveness -- One-sided forgiveness? -- Can groups forgive? -- The unforgivable -- Monstrous deeds, not monstrous people -- Forgiveness and reconciliation -- Appendix I. Religious traditions on forgiveness -- Appendix II. Respect for persons as an ethical foundation.".
- catalog extent "x, 205 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0415278554".
- catalog identifier "0415278562 (pbk.)".
- catalog issued "2002".
- catalog issued "2002.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; New York : Routledge,".
- catalog subject "179/.9 21".
- catalog subject "BJ1476 .G685 2002".
- catalog subject "Forgiveness.".
- catalog subject "Revenge.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Preface -- Revenge and retribution -- Some political horrors -- Resentment and forgiveness -- One-sided forgiveness? -- Can groups forgive? -- The unforgivable -- Monstrous deeds, not monstrous people -- Forgiveness and reconciliation -- Appendix I. Religious traditions on forgiveness -- Appendix II. Respect for persons as an ethical foundation.".
- catalog title "Forgiveness and revenge / Trudy Govier.".
- catalog type "text".