Civilized OppressionSilenced, discredited, stripped of powers of moral appeal, and deprived of the interpersonal conditions necessary for maintaining self-respect, many people suffer from serious but subtle forms of oppression involving neither physical violence nor the use of law. In Civillized Oppression J.Harvey forcefully argues for the crucial role of morally distorted relationships in such oppression. While uncovering a set of underlying moral principles that account for the immorality of civilized oppression, Harvey's analyses provide frameworks for identifying morally problematic situations and relationships, criteria for evaluating them, and guidelines for appropriate responses. This book will be essential for both graduates and undergraduates in ethics, social theory, theory of justice, and feminist and race studies. |
Contents
Concealed Weapons | |
Inner Workings | 17 |
Having the Upper Hand | 35 |
On the Receiving End | 55 |
Reversing the Charges | 77 |
Matters of Principle | 99 |
Personnel Relations | 119 |
Works Cited | 145 |
Index | 149 |
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