Rousseau's theodicy of self-love evil, rationality, and the drive for recognition - Neuhouser, Frederick; ebrary, Inc. (Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008)
The nature of amour-propre -- The dangers of amour-propre -- The varieties of inflamed amour-propre -- Why inflamed amour-propre is so common -- Social and domestic remedies -- The standpoint of reason -- Amour-propre's role in forming rational subjects.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-274) and index.
Electronic reproduction.
Keywords: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, -- 1712-1778.; Self-acceptance.; Self-esteem.; Pride and vanity; Good and evil; Recognition (Psychology); Electronic books