From Morality to Mental Health: Virtue and Vice in a Therapeutic Culture

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Morality and mental health are now inseparably linked in our view of character. Alcoholics are sick, yet they are punished for drunk driving. Drug addicts are criminals, but their punishment can be court ordered therapy. The line between character flaws and personality disorders has become fuzzy, with even the seven deadly sins seen as mental disorders. In addition to pathologizing wrong-doing, we also psychologize virtue; self-respect becomes self-esteem,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0195304713

ISBN13:9780195304718

Release Date:April 2006

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:248 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Ethics & Morality Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Mental Illness Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Counseling

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