Moral Psychology of Envy - (Moral Psychology of the Emotions) by Sara Protasi (Paperback)

About the Book

The book explores the role of envy in society and its nature as a social emotion that is deeply concerned with both the self and others. It examines envy's morally problematic aspects but also its aspirations, its effects, and its manifestations in a variety of contexts both personal and political.

Book Synopsis

The book explores the role of envy in society and its nature as a social emotion that is deeply concerned with both the self and others. It examines envy's morally problematic aspects but also its aspirations, its effects, and its manifestations in a variety of contexts both personal and political.

Review Quotes

Sara Protasi deserves the thanks of every philosopher working on the moral psychology of envy for putting together this admirably wide-ranging and adventurous collection of new research.

The Moral Psychology of Envy is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in rehabilitating envy as a morally valuable emotion. It paints a nuanced and refreshing picture of envy's contribution to individual and collective flourishing.

About the Author

Sara Protasi is associate professor of philosophy at University of Puget Sound. Her research interests are primarily in moral psychology, ethics, and philosophical psychology