Keshen presents a set of guidelines for analysing self-esteem and examines various factors that influence our self-esteem, such as other people's evaluations, comparisons with others, social relationships, and inherent qualities. He asserts that self-esteem not founded on individual achievement leads to a continual search for external supports and is easily shaken when such supports are not found. A key element of Keshen's argument is the idea of egalitarian respect, and he shows how we can integrate this idea into our lives. Reasonable Self-Esteem demonstrates the attraction of a life in which reasonableness is a central commitment. It will appeal to those with an interest in philosophy, ethics, and moral psychology and is essential reading for those concerned with self-esteem.
- ISBN10 1282853724
- ISBN13 9781282853720
- Publish Date 1 January 1995
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McGill-Queens University Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 224
- Language English