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Iris Murdoch's The Sovereignty of Good
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Desire as a Necessary Part of Wisdom
Desire is not inherently dirty but a vital aspect of human existence, as observed in French existentialism and English philosophy. This notion, often overlooked by Oxford philosophers in their lack of consideration for Freud, is emphasized by the importance of acknowledging the unconscious in moral philosophy. Through a blend of Plato and Freud, a path and journey are provided to understand desire as a crucial component rather than a shameful one.
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