Getting Even: Forgiveness and Its Limits by Jeffrie G. Murphy (English) Paperbac

Description: Getting Even by Jeffrie G. Murphy Do we have a right to hate others for what they have done to us? Providing a practical approach to a proper understanding of the place of our strongest emotions in moral, political, and personal life, this volume talks about philosophical thinking applied to a thorny, everyday problem. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this short and accessible book, distinguished philosopher and law professor Jeffrie Murphy proposes that vindictive emotions (anger, resentment, and the desire for revenge) actually deserve a more legitimate place in our emotional, social, and legal lives than we currently recognize, while forgiveness deserves to be more selectively granted. Murphy grounds his views on careful analysis of the nature of forgiveness, a subtle understanding of the psychology ofanger and resentment, and a fine appreciation of the ethical issues of self-respect and self-defense. He also uses accessible examples from law, literature, and religion to make his points. Providing anuanced approach to a proper understanding of the place of our strongest emotions in moral, political, and personal life, and using lucid, easily understood prose, this volume is a classic example of philosophical thinking applied to a thorny, everyday problem. Notes New in Paperback Author Biography Jeffrie G. Murphy is Regents Professor of Law and Philosophy and Affiliated Professor of Religious Studies at Arizona State University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on legal and moral philosophy, with a particular emphasis on theories of punishment, mercy, forgiveness, and the moral emotions. Table of Contents OTO Review "Getting Even is probably the best book to date on the costs and benefits of forgiveness."--First Things"Getting Even: Forgiveness and Its Limits is a well-written and accessible yet deepy serious examination of the costs of forgiveness and the dangers of cheap grace."--First Things"Jeffrie Murphy has written a wonderful and sensitive book on an almost forbidden topic, the topic of revenge. But it is also a book about forgiveness, and it is striking a judicious balance between these two that makes Murphys book such a challenge and a success. Unlike the herd of authors writing on forgiveness, he suggests difficult objections and deep reasons for reservation. But neither does his book display real enthusiasm for revenge, although he givesit a good run and two cheers. If the book ends up with a rather Christian account of forgiveness that will please many readers, Murphy takes them through some psychologically difficult butphilosophically clear and very readable terrain to get there."--Robert C. Solomon, Quincy Lee Centennial Professor and Distinguished Teaching Professor, The University of Texas at Austin"In a voice that is reasonable, incisively witty, finely tuned to human emotion, and wise, Murphy teaches us how to think about our most difficult moral dilemmas. When should we forgive? When might it be healthy to hold a grudge? We would all do well to think through these questions from both a personal and moral perspective with this thoughtful and fascinating meditation."--Sharon Lamb, Professor of Psychology, St. Michaels College, author of The Secret Livesof Girls and The Trouble with Blame"Jeffrie Murphy has been a distinctive voice in the discussion of how we should respond to wrongdoing (our own and others): a humane, philosophically astute, morally sensitive and imaginative voice that reminds us of the merits as well as the dangers of such often deprecated responses as anger, resentment and a desire to get even, and that brings out the difficulty as well as the significance of such responses as forgiveness, mercy and repentance. Anyonewho cares about how we should respond, whether morally or legally, to the wrongs and evils that we do to each other-that is to say, anyone who aspires to be either a moral agent or a citizen--will findstimulation and sustenance in this book."--R.A. Duff, University of Stirling, Scotland Promotional New in Paperback Long Description In this short and accessible book, distinguished philosopher and law professor Jeffrie Murphy proposes that vindictive emotions (anger, resentment, and the desire for revenge) actually deserve a more legitimate place in our emotional, social, and legal lives than we currently recognize, while forgiveness deserves to be more selectively granted. Murphy grounds his views on careful analysis of the nature of forgiveness, a subtle understanding of the psychology ofanger and resentment, and a fine appreciation of the ethical issues of self-respect and self-defense. He also uses accessible examples from law, literature, and religion to make his points. Providing a nuanced approach to a proper understanding of the place of our strongest emotions in moral,political, and personal life, and using lucid, easily understood prose, this volume is a classic example of philosophical thinking applied to a thorny, everyday problem. Review Text "Getting Even is probably the best book to date on the costs and benefits of forgiveness."--First Things"Getting Even: Forgiveness and Its Limits is a well-written and accessible yet deepy serious examination of the costs of forgiveness and the dangers of cheap grace."--First Things"Jeffrie Murphy has written a wonderful and sensitive book on an almost forbidden topic, the topic of revenge. But it is also a book about forgiveness, and it is striking a judicious balance between these two that makes Murphys book such a challenge and a success. Unlike the herd of authors writing on forgiveness, he suggests difficult objections and deep reasons for reservation. But neither does his book display real enthusiasm for revenge, although he givesit a good run and two cheers. If the book ends up with a rather Christian account of forgiveness that will please many readers, Murphy takes them through some psychologically difficult but philosophically clear and very readable terrain to get there."--Robert C. Solomon, Quincy Lee CentennialProfessor and Distinguished Teaching Professor, The University of Texas at Austin"In a voice that is reasonable, incisively witty, finely tuned to human emotion, and wise, Murphy teaches us how to think about our most difficult moral dilemmas. When should we forgive? When might it be healthy to hold a grudge? We would all do well to think through these questions from both a personal and moral perspective with this thoughtful and fascinating meditation."--Sharon Lamb, Professor of Psychology, St. Michaels College, author of The Secret Livesof Girls and The Trouble with Blame"Jeffrie Murphy has been a distinctive voice in the discussion of how we should respond to wrongdoing (our own and others): a humane, philosophically astute, morally sensitive and imaginative voice that reminds us of the merits as well as the dangers of such often deprecated responses as anger, resentment and a desire to get even, and that brings out the difficulty as well as the significance of such responses as forgiveness, mercy and repentance. Anyonewho cares about how we should respond, whether morally or legally, to the wrongs and evils that we do to each other-that is to say, anyone who aspires to be either a moral agent or a citizen--will find stimulation and sustenance in this book."--R.A. Duff, University of Stirling, Scotland Review Quote "Jeffrie Murphy has written a wonderful and sensitive book on an almostforbidden topic, the topic of revenge. But it is also a book about forgiveness,and it is striking a judicious balance between these two that makes Murphysbook such a challenge and a success. Unlike the herd of authors writing onforgiveness, he suggests difficult objections and deep reasons for reservation.But neither does his book display real enthusiasm for revenge, although he givesit a good run and two cheers. If the book ends up with a rather Christianaccount of forgiveness that will please many readers, Murphy takes them throughsome psychologically difficult but philosophically clear and very readableterrain to get there."--Robert C. Solomon, Quincy Lee Centennial Professor andDistinguished Teaching Professor, The University of Texas at Austin Promotional "Headline" New in Paperback Feature Provides an accessible, deeply-engrossing exploration of the perennially topical and controversial notions of revenge and forgiveness Details ISBN0195178556 Author Jeffrie G. Murphy Short Title GETTING EVEN Language English ISBN-10 0195178556 ISBN-13 9780195178555 Media Book Format Paperback Residence AZ, US Illustrations black & white illustrations Position Regents Professor of Law and Philosophy and Affliated Professor of Religious Studies Subtitle Forgiveness and Its Limits Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Regents Professor of Law and Philosophy and Affliated Professor of Religious Studies, Arizona State University DOI 10.1604/9780195178555 UK Release Date 2005-01-06 AU Release Date 2005-01-06 NZ Release Date 2005-01-06 US Release Date 2005-01-06 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-01-06 DEWEY 155.92 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 154 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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