From Morality To Mental Health: Virtue And Vice In A Therapeutic Culture (Practical And Professional Ethics Ser.)

By: Mike W. Martin

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Synopsis: 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, integrity becomes psychological integration, and responsibility becomes maturity. Moral advice is now sought primarily from psychologists and therapists rather than philosophers or theologians.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 246 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780195304718
Publisher:: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 04/27/23
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Psychology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy
Submitted By:: 170
Proofread By:: 170
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.