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Love's Knowledge: Essays on Philosophy and Literature,New
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This volume brings together Nussbaum's published papers on the relationship between literature and philosophy, especially moral philosophy. The papers, many of them previously inaccessible to nonspecialist readers, deal with such fundamental issues as the relationship between style and content in the exploration of ethical issues; the nature of ethical attention and ethical knowledge and their relationship to written forms and styles; and the role of the emotions in deliberation and selfknowledge. Nussbaum investigates and defends a conception of ethical understanding which involves emotional as well as intellectual activity, and which gives a certain type of priority to the perception of particular people and situations rather than to abstract rules. She argues that this ethical conception cannot be completely and appropriately stated without turning to forms of writing usually considered literary rather than philosophical. It is consequently necessary to broaden our conception of moral philosophy in order to include these forms. Featuring two new essays and revised versions of several previously published essays, this collection attempts to articulate the relationship, within such a broader ethical inquiry, between literary and more abstractly theoretical elements.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Love's Knowledge' by Martha C. Nussbaum? A: The book explores the relationship between literature and moral philosophy, emphasizing how ethical understanding involves both emotional and intellectual engagement.
- Q: How many pages does 'Love's Knowledge' have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Love's Knowledge'? A: The book was published on April 2, 1992.
- Q: Is 'Love's Knowledge' available in different formats? A: Yes, this edition is available in paperback.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Love's Knowledge'? A: The author of the book is Martha C. Nussbaum.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Love's Knowledge'? A: The book covers topics such as ethical attention, the relationship between style and content, and the role of emotions in moral deliberation.
- Q: Does 'Love's Knowledge' contain any new essays? A: Yes, it features two new essays along with revised versions of previously published essays.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Love's Knowledge'? A: Readers interested in the intersection of literature and philosophy, especially those exploring moral philosophy, will find this book valuable.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'Love's Knowledge'? A: The item is listed as 'New'.
- Q: How does Nussbaum argue for the inclusion of literary forms in moral philosophy? A: Nussbaum argues that ethical understanding cannot be fully articulated without considering literary forms, as they provide essential insights into particular people and situations.