On Mercy

Name: On Mercy
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SKU: 9780691217451
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By Malcolm Bull

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On Mercy by Malcolm Bull explores the philosophical concept of mercy, dissecting its relationship with justice and power. The book examines historical and contemporary examples to understand how mercy functions in society, highlighting its complexities and potential contradictions within ethical and political contexts. Through thought-provoking analysis, Bull challenges traditional understandings and invites readers to reconsider the place of mercy in modern life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring philosophical and psychological perspectives on human behaviour, particularly the concept of mercy. With its thought-provoking analysis and innovative approach, it delves into the ethics and necessity of mercy within society, offering you insights that might transform how you understand human interaction and justice.

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Is mercy more important than justice?

Since antiquity, mercy has been regarded as a virtue. Yet by the end of the eighteenth century, mercy had been exiled from political life. In this book, Malcolm Bull analyses and challenges the Enlightenment's rejection of mercy.

Political realism, Bull argues, demands recognition of the foundational role of mercy in society. If we are vulnerable to harm from others, we are in need of their mercy. By restoring the primacy of mercy over justice, we may constrain the powerful and release the agency of the powerless.

An important contribution to political philosophy from an inventive thinker, On Mercy makes a persuasive case for returning this neglected virtue to the heart of political thought.

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On Mercy by Malcolm Bull offers an incisive exploration of the concept of mercy from a philosophical standpoint. It was named one of New Statesman's Books of the Year in 2019, suggesting it is well-regarded for its thought-provoking content and relevance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691217451

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 204

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Malcolm Bull Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Malcolm Bull is Professor of Art and the History of Ideas at the University of Oxford and a Senior Associate Research Fellow of Christ Church, Oxford. He is the author of books on Vico and Nietzsche.