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learning modern civility from ancient Chinese philosophy
When so much of civic life is painful and fractious, why should we be polite? Drawing on the work of early Chinese philosophers who lived during great political turmoil but nonetheless avidly sought to ""mind their manners, "" Amy Olberding explains why politeness still matters, and why it is essential to human life, due to our deeply social nature.
Temptations to incivility -- Temptations to bad manners -- The big values -- Living the big values -- Rules, rules, rules -- Managing the face -- Righteous incivility revisited -- Disappointments and consolation.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2019]