The Paradox of Forgiveness

Abstract Philosophers often claim that forgiveness is a paradoxical phenomenon. I here examine two of the most widespread ways of dealing with the paradoxical nature of forgiveness. One of these ways, emblematized by Aurel Kolnai, seeks to resolve the paradox by appealing to the idea of repentance....

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Zaibert, Leo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Brill 2009
In: Journal of moral philosophy
Year: 2009, Volume: 6, Issue: 3, Pages: 365-393
Further subjects:B Punishment
B Forgiveness
B DEFINITIONAL STOP
B Justification
B CONDONATION
B Blame
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)