Bibliograph

The honor code, how moral revolutions happen, Kwame Anthony Appiah

Type

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The honor code, how moral revolutions happen, Kwame Anthony Appiah

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The honor code

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

601094356

Responsibility statement

Kwame Anthony Appiah

Sub title

how moral revolutions happen

Summary

Intertwining philosophy and historical narrative, Appiah has created a remarkably dramatic work, which demonstrates that honor is the driving force in the struggle against man's inhumanity to man--and the foundation of democratic movements such as the emancipation of women, slaves, and the oppressed

Table Of Contents

Preface -- The duel dies -- Freeing Chinese feet -- Suppressing Atlantic slavery -- Wars against women -- Lessons and legacies

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