Appiah, Kwame Anthony, 1954-

The honor code : how moral revolutions happen / Kwame Anthony Appiah. - 1st ed. - New York : W.W. Norton, c2010. - xix, 264 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

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 democractic movements such as the emancipation of women, slaves, and the oppressed.

9780393071627 (hc) 0393071626 (hc)

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015588990 Uk


Social change--History.
Social change--Moral and ethical aspects.
Honor--Social aspects--History.
Social ethics.

HM836 / AP647 2010

303.48/409