Description: The book explores the role of envy in society and its nature as a social emotion that is deeply concerned with both the self and others. It examines envy's morally problematic aspects but also its aspirations, its effects, and its manifestations in a variety of contexts both personal and political.
Brief description: Alfred Archer is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Tilburg University, the Netherlands.
Review Quotes:
"The Moral Psychology of Envy is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in rehabilitating envy as a morally valuable emotion. It paints a nuanced and refreshing picture of envy's contribution to individual and collective flourishing." --Catherine Rioux, assistant professor, Université Laval
"Sara Protasi deserves the thanks of every philosopher working on the moral psychology of envy for putting together this admirably wide-ranging and adventurous collection of new research." --Sophie Grace Chappell, professor of philosophy, The Open University UK