This is the first anthology to bring together a selection of the most important contemporary philosophical essays on the nature and moral significance of self-respect. Representing a diversity of views the essays illustrate the complexity of self-respect and explore its connections to such topics as personhood dignity rights character autonomy integrity identity shame justice oppression and empowerment. The book demonstrates that self-respect is a formidable concern which goes to the very heart of both moral theory and moral life. Contributors: Bernard Boxill Stephen L. Darwall John Deigh Robin S. Dillon Thomas E. Hill Jr. Aurel Kolnai Stephen J. Massey Diana T. Meyers Michelle M. Moody-Adams John Rawls Gabriele Taylor Elizabeth Telfer Laurence L. Thomas. . Language: English