Overview

This volume is a philosophical introduction and exploration of the nature and value of personal relationships. It is an ideal text for introductory philosophy, ethics, or applied ethics courses.

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Author:   Hugh LaFollette (University of South Florida)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 20.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.00cm
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9780631196853

ISBN 10:   0631196854
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   11 October 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I: The Nature and Value of Personal Relationships:. 1. What is a Personal Relationship?. 2. Emotions and Feelings. 3. Why Do I Love?. 4. Reasons for Love. 5. Value of Personal Relationships. Part II: The Personal Bond:. 6. Interpreting Another's Behavior. 7. Intimacy and Trust. 8. Honesty & Self-Knowledge. 9. Equity in Relationships. 10. The Art of Loving. 11. Sex and Jealousy. 12. Commitment. 13. Morality and Personal Relationships. Bibliography. Index.

Reviews

An engaging and accessible discussion of love and friendship. LaFollette has produced valuable and interesting results, and he defends his position with philosophical acuity and personal wisdom. Lester Hunt, University of Wisconsin

Author Information

Hugh Lafollette is Professor of Philosophy at East Tennessee State University. His publications include Whose Child? (1981), Person to Person (1989) and he is co-editor of World Hunger and Moral Obligation (1977).

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