From Athens to America : virtues and the formulation of public policy / Lewis D. Solomon.
| Author/creator | Solomon, Lewis D. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, ©2006. |
| Description | vii, 202 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Aristotle : virtues and the social order -- Abraham Maslow : humanistic psychology, transpersonal psychology, and human nature -- The Judeo-Christian tradition and selected virtues -- Public policies to enhance self-esteem by lessening social pathologies -- Public policies to promote joy and optimism by funding mental health services and parenting education -- Public policies to encourage equanimity by reducing stress -- Public policies to heighten personal responsibility by promoting marriage and discouraging divorce -- Neuropharmacology and its impact on virtues and the formulation of public policy. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006011325 |
| ISBN | 0739115952 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780739115954 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM665 .S67 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |