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"How can we achieve and sustain a "decent" liberal society, one that aspires to justice and equal opportunity for all and inspires individuals to sacrifice for the common good? In this book, a continuation of her explorations of emotions and the nature of social justice, Martha Nussbaum makes the case for love. Amid the fears, resentments, and competitive concerns that are endemic even to good societies, public emotions rooted in love--in intense attachments to things outside our control--can foster commitment to shared goals and keep at bay the forces of disgust and envy. Great democratic leaders, including Abraham Lincoln, Mohandas Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr., have understood the importance of cultivating emotions. But people attached to liberalism sometimes assume that a theory of public sentiments would run afoul of commitments to freedom and autonomy. Calling into question this perspective, Nussbaum investigates historical proposals for a public "civil religion" or "religion of humanity" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte, John Stuart Mill, and Rabindranath Tagore. She offers an account of how a decent society can use resources inherent in human psychology, while limiting the damage done by the darker side of our personalities. And finally she explores the cultivation of emotions that support justice in examples drawn from literature, song, political rhetoric, festivals, memorials, and even the design of public parks. "Love is what gives respect for humanity its life," Nussbaum writes, "making it more than a shell." Political Emotions is a challenging and ambitious contribution to political philosophy."--Publisher's description Nussbaum stimulates readers with challenging insights on the role of emotion in political life. Her provocative theory of social change shows how a truly just society might be realized through the cultivation and studied liberation of emotions, specifically love. To that end, the book sparkles with Nussbaums characteristic literary analysis, drawing from both Western and South Asian sources, including a deep reading of public monuments. In one especially notable passage, Nussbaum artfully interprets Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro, revealing it as a musical meditation on the emotionality of revolutionary politics and feminism. Such chapters are a culmination of her passion for seeing art and literature as philosophical texts, a theme in her writing that she profitably continues here. The elegance with which she negotiates this diverse material deserves special praise, as she expertly takes the reader through analyses of philosophy, opera, primatology, psychology, and poetry. In contrast to thinkers like John Rawls, who imagined an already just world, Nussbaum addresses how to order our society to reach such a world. A plea for recognizing the power of art, symbolism, and enchantment in public life, Nussbaums cornucopia of ideas effortlessly commands attention and debate. Publishers Weekly Contents 8 1. A Problem in the History of Liberalism 12 I. History 36 2. Equality and Love: Rousseau, Herder, Mozart 38 3. Religions of Humanity I: Auguste Comte, J. S. Mill 65 4. Religions of Humanity II: Rabindranath Tagore 93 II. Goals, Resources, Problems 122 Introduction to Part II 123 5. The Aspiring Society: Equality, Inclusion, Distribution 126 6. Compassion: Human and Animal 148 7. “Radical Evil”: Helplessness, Narcissism, Contamination 172 III. Public Emotions 210 Introduction to Part III 211 8. Teaching Patriotism: Love and Critical Freedom 215 9. Tragic and Comic Festivals: Shaping Compassion, Transcending Disgust 268 10. Compassion’s Enemies: Fear, Envy, Shame 325 11. How Love Matters for Justice 389 Appendix. Emotion Theory, Emotions in Music: Upheavals of Thought 410 Notes 416 References 448 Acknowledgments 460 Index 464 Analyzing The Role Of Emotion In Political Life, Draws From A Range Of Global Sources To Suggest That The Cultivation Of Emotions--specifically Love--can Inspire Individuals To Sacrifice For The Common Good. A Problem In The History Of Liberalism -- Equality And Love : Rousseau, Herder, Mozart -- Religions Of Humanity I : Auguste Comte, J.s. Mill -- Religions Of Humanity Ii : Rabindranath Tagore -- The Aspiring Society : Equality, Inclusion, Distribution -- Compassion : Human And Animal -- Radical Evil : Helplessness, Narcissism, Contamination -- Teaching Patriotism : Love And Critical Freedom -- Tragic And Comic Festivals : Shaping Compassion, Transcending Disgust -- Compassion's Enemies : Fear, Envy, Shame -- How Love Matters For Justice. Martha C. Nussbaum. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. How can we achieve and sustain a "decent" liberal society, one that aspires to justice and equal opportunity for all and inspires individuals to sacrifice for the common good? In this book, a continuation of her explorations of emotions and the nature of social justice, Martha Nussbaum makes the case for love. Amid the fears, resentments, and competitive concerns that are endemic even to good societies, public emotions rooted in love--in intense attachments to things outside our control--can foster commitment to shared goals and keep at bay the forces of disgust and envy. "Love is what gives respect for humanity its life," Nussbaum writes, "making it more than a shell." __Political Emotions__ is a challenging and ambitious contribution to political philosophy. Martha Nussbaum Asks: How Can We Sustain A Decent Society That Aspires To Justice And Inspires Sacrifice For The Common Good? Amid Negative Emotions Endemic Even To Good Societies, Public Emotions Rooted In Love--intense Attachments Outside Our Control--can Foster Commitment To Shared Goals And Keep At Bay The Forces Of Disgust And Envy. Amid negative emotions endemic even to good societies, public emotions rooted in love-intense attachments outside our control - can foster commitment to shared goals and keep at bay the forces of disgust and envy. The author asks: How can we sustain a decent society that aspires to justice and inspires sacrifice for the common good?