Book · 2023 · Philosophy
The Sovereignty of Good
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The quote comes from her book, The Sovereignty of Good, which is just a long essay that she wrote in the late 60s.
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So Iris Murdoch is this philosopher I admire a lot and she has an essay of sovereignty of good.
And this you just made Iris Murdoch's argument in the sovereignty of the good she talks about the example of the Mother-in-law who has like this attitude towards her daughter-in-law.
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The Sovereignty of Good by Iris Murdoch is a collection of philosophical essays exploring morality, attention, and the elimination of self-centeredness. On EconTalk, Meghan O'Gieblyn cited Iris Murdoch's book while discussing the philosophical concept of attention and how individuals direct their focus outward. R.F. Kuang brought up the same essay by Murdoch on How I Write to illustrate how genuine morality and ethical behavior stem from stepping outside of oneself. Additionally, on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, John Vervaeke referenced Iris Murdoch's arguments from the book, specifically highlighting her famous example of a mother-in-law shifting her attitude toward her daughter-in-law through sustained, loving attention. Across these distinct podcasts, speakers turned to Murdoch to articulate how moral vision is not merely a matter of willpower, but a disciplined way of seeing the world and other people accurately. The book was praised for its profound depth, offering timeless wisdom on how humility and unselfish attention can transform human relationships and moral responsibility. These discussions underscored the enduring relevance of Murdoch's philosophical framework in navigating modern dilemmas of consciousness, virtue, and personal transformation.
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Jordan Peterson and this you just made Iris Murdoch's argument in the sovereignty of the good she talks about the example o… 1
“and this you just made Iris Murdoch's argument in the sovereignty of the good she talks about the example of the Mother-in-law who has like this attitude towards her daughter-in-law”
Meghan O'Gieblyn the quote comes from her book, The Sovereignty of Good, which is just a long essay that she wrote in the la… 1
“the quote comes from her book, The Sovereignty of Good, which is just a long essay that she wrote in the late 60s.”
R.F. Kuang So Iris Murdoch is this philosopher I admire a lot and she has an essay of sovereignty of good. 1
“So Iris Murdoch is this philosopher I admire a lot and she has an essay of sovereignty of good.”
