The Myth of the Self | Julian Baggini, Angie Hobbs, John Milbank
Philosophy For Our Times
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The Complexity of Responsibility and Morality
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between mental illness, character flaws, and personal accountability from both moral and legal perspectives. It engages with Aristotle's views on responsibility, the challenges of self-control, and the impact of inherent traits on moral actions. The discourse highlights the danger of binary thinking in labeling morality and emphasizes the broader societal implications of perceived evil.
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