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1 online resource (ix, 205 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Series |
Utrecht publications in general and comparative literature ; v. 34
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Utrecht publications in general and comparative literature ; v. 34.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-196) and indexes. |
Contents |
THE MORAL LABORATORY; Editorial page; Title page; LCC page; Dedication; Contents; Chapter 1. Apologies; Chapter 2. Changing Readers; Chapter 3. A Blueprint for Moral Laboratories; Chapter 4. Understanding Others; Chapter 5. Moral Self-knowledge; Chapter 6. Summary and Conclusion; Appendix; References; Index of names; Index of terms; The Series UTRECHT PUBLICATIONS IN GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE. |
Summary |
The idea that reading literature changes the reader seems as old as literature itself. Through the ages philosophers, writers, and literary scholars have suggested it affects norms, empathic ability, self-concept, beliefs, etc. This book examines what we actually know about these effects. And it finds strong evidence for the old claims. However, it remains unclear what aspects of the reading experience are responsible for these effects. Applying methods of the social sciences to this particular problem of literary theory, this book presents a psychological explanation based upon the conception. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Literature and morals.
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Literature and morals. |
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Literature and society.
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Literature and society. |
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Books and reading.
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Books and reading. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Hakemulder, Jèmeljan, 1966- Moral laboratory. Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub., ©2000 (DLC) 00027895 |
ISBN |
1556196806 (alkaline paper) |
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9781556196805 (alkaline paper) |
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9027222231 (Eur.) |
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9789027222237 (Eur.) |
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9789027298546 (electronic book) |
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9027298548 (electronic book) |
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