Hiding from Humanity: Disgust, Shame, and the Law

Are you tired of laws that are based on social conventions about what is disgusting? Do you believe that shame and disgust should not dictate our legal system? Look no further! Introducing "Hiding from Humanity: Disgust, Shame, and the Law" - a powerful and thought-provoking book by Martha Nussbaum, one of America's most influential philosophers.

This elegantly written book challenges the role that shame and disgust play in our individual and social lives, especially within the realm of law. Nussbaum urges us to be cautious of these emotions, as they can lead to a desire to hide from our own humanity, promoting an unrealistic and harmful notion of invulnerability.

By examining the thought-content of disgust, Nussbaum exposes the magical ideas of contamination and unattainable purity that these emotions embody. She passionately argues that disgust should never serve as the basis for criminalizing an act or influence the severity of punishments. Be prepared to question the primitive shame that stems from our imperfections and its role in certain forms of punishment.

This groundbreaking work draws upon a vast array of philosophical, psychological, and historical references, ranging from Aristotle and Freud to Nazi ideas about purity. Nussbaum also weaves legal examples such as the trials of Oscar Wilde and the Martha Stewart insider trading case into her arguments, making this book a major contribution to legal and moral philosophy.

If you are ready to challenge the status quo and demand a legal system based on reason and fairness, "Hiding from Humanity" is the book you need. Don't let shame and disgust shape our laws any longer. Click here to get your copy now!