Charles L Griswold Boeken

Charles Griswold has written a comprehensive philosophical study of Smith's moral and political thought. Griswold sets Smith's work in the context of the Enlightenment and relates it to current discussions in moral and political philosophy. Smith's appropriation as well as criticism of ancient philosophy, and his carefully balanced defence of a liberal and humane moral and political outlook, are also explored. This 1999 book is a major philosophical and historical reassessment of a key figure in the Enlightenment that will be of particular interest to philosophers and political and legal theorists, as well as historians of ideas, rhetoric, and political economy.

This is the first comprehensive philosophical book on forgiveness in both its interpersonal and political contexts. Having examined the place of forgiveness in ancient philosophy and in modern thought, Walton discusses what forgiveness is, its relation to revenge and hatred, and why it is a virtue.

Focusing on the philosophical exploration of identity, the book delves into the contrasting perspectives of Rousseau and Smith on "the question of the self." Charles Griswold offers a thorough analysis, comparison, and evaluation of their ideas, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in eighteenth-century philosophy, Enlightenment thought, and moral philosophy. This work contributes significantly to the understanding of the historical context and evolution of self-concept in philosophical discourse.