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1 online resource (xxv, 200 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
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At the Interface / Probing the Boundaries Ser.
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At the Interface / Probing the Boundaries Ser.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Demands for forgiveness, even in the face of horrific crimes, were common to the late twentieth century and remain critical aspirations for persons and communities in the early twenty-first century. Research on forgiveness and revenge has nevertheless revealed that many people hold divergent moral and pragmatic beliefs about forgiving, and most survivors express longstanding skepticism about when forgiveness is appropriate and when it is not. By taking an interdisciplinary approach to these issues, the current volume considers the complexities of forgiveness and revenge in the modern world. The chapters address some of the most critical inquiries today: How is forgiveness facilitated or obstructed? What is the role of truth, restitution, reparation or retribution? When is forgiveness without restitution appropriate? Is forgiveness in the true sense of the term even possible? Through empirical, theoretical and literary analyses, this volume addresses the power of revenge and forgiveness in human affairs and offers a unique outlook on the benefits of interdisciplinary discussions for enhancing forgiveness and deterring revenge in multiple aspects of human life. |
| Contents |
Intro -- Perspectives on Forgiveness: Contrasting Approaches to Concepts of Forgiveness and Revenge -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Introduction: When and When not to Forgive -- Old Order Amish Teaching Children Forgiveness -- The Paradox of Forgiveness: Forgiving the Unforgivable -- Ritual of Forgiving Communication as Morality Negotiation -- Monuments, Memorials and Forgiveness -- Revenge and Forgiveness in Intimate Partner Violence Intervention -- Barriers and Factors Facilitating State Forgiveness among Religious/Spiritual and Secular/Atheist People: A Qualitative Study -- A Research Inquiry into the Relation between the Structure of Moral Judgements, the Propensity to Forgive and Justice Preferences -- Literary Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Concept of Forgiveness -- Grappling with Forgiveness: Perspectives of Jewish, LGBT and Roma Holocaust Survivors. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Forgiveness.
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Forgiveness. |
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Revenge.
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Revenge. |
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PHILOSOPHY -- Ethics & Moral Philosophy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
DiVietro, Susan (Susan Colleen), editor.
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Kiper, Jordan, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: DiVietro, Susie. Perspectives on Forgiveness : Contrasting Approaches to Concepts of Forgiveness and Revenge. Boston : BRILL, ©2018 9789004350779 |
| ISBN |
9789004360143 (e-book) |
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900436014X (e-book) |
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9789004350779 (paperback) |
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9004350772 (paperback) |
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