Original Research
The moral appropriateness of shame
M. Ally
Koers - Bulletin for Christian Scholarship; Vol 70, No 2 (2005), 290-309. doi: 10.4102/koers.v70i2.269
Submitted: 31 July 2005
Published: 31 July 2005
Abstract
In this article I explore the much neglected moral emotion of shame and consider the senses in which it may be regarded as morally appropriate. I argue that there is a connection between coming to terms with shame for those who feel ashamed, and judgments concerning its moral appropriateness. The elucidation of normative connections between shame, self-respect and autonomy implies the need to accept certain aspects of shame as regrettable yet, sometimes, as valuable.
Full Text: |
PDF (107KB)
Author affiliations
M. Ally, Department of Philosophy, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Metrics
Total abstract views: 218 Total article views: 242
Cited-By
No related citations found
Comments on this article
Before posting your comment, please read our policy. Post a Comment
(Login required)