On Contempt

Examines the concept of contempt: the expression, not of hatred, but of scorn, and the unwillingness to see in the life of another anything that demands recognition, compassion or respect. It is, this book argues, the quintessential emotion of our times.

Examineaza conceptul de dispret: expresia, nu a urii, ci a dispretului si a refuzului de a vedea in viata altuia ceva care necesita recunoastere, compasiune sau respect. Este, sustine aceasta carte, emotia prin excelenta a vremurilor noastre.