Dantes Deadly Sins is a unique study of the moral philosophy behind Dantes master work that considers the Commedia as he intended, namely, as a practical guide to moral betterment. Focusing on Inferno and Purgatorio, Belliotti examines the puzzles and paradoxes of Dantes moral assumptions, his treatment of the7 deadly sins, and how 10 of his most powerful moral lessons anticipate modern existentialism. Analyzes the moral philosophy underpinning one of the greatest works of world culture Summarizes the Inferno and Purgatorio, while underscoring their moral implications Explains and evaluates Dantes understanding of the Seven Deadly Sins and the ultimate role they play as the basis of human transgression. Provides a detailed discussion of the philosophical concepts of moral desert and the law of contrapasso, using character case studies within Dantes work Connects the poems moral themes to our own contemporary condition INDICE: Preface. The Rationale. The Origin. Acknowledgments. Introduction.The Historical Context. The Life of Dante. Later Writings. The Commedia. Dante's Death. Aims of this Book. Dante as Moral Philosopher. One: Inferno. Dante's Mission. The Journey Begins. Vestibule of Hell (ante-hell): The indecisive neutrals. Upper Hell: Sins of Unrestrained Desire (the Wolf). River Styx, Wallsof the City of Dis. Lower Hell: Sins of Malice Leading to Violence (the Lion). Lower Hell: Sins of Malice Leading to Fraud (the Leopard). Dante's Existential Lessons in Hell. Two: Purgatorio. Purgatory in a Nutshell. The Journey Continues. Ante-Purgatory: Late Repentants. Gate of Purgatory. The First Three Terraces: Misdirected Love. The Fourth Terrace; Deficient Love of the Good. The Final Three Terraces: Excessive Love of Secondary Goods. Dante's Existential Lessons in Purgatory. Three: The Notion of Desert and the Law of Contrapasso. The Notion of Desert. The Contrapasso. The Problem of Proportionality. First Case Study: Francesca. Second Case Study: Brutus and Cassius. Third Case Study: Epicurus. Dante's Moral Conception. Four: Paradoxes and Puzzles: Virgil and Cato. The Paradox of Virgil. Summary of the Paradox of Virgil. The Strange Case of Cato. 'The Perfect Stoic'. Dante's Decision. Dante and Conflict. Five: The Seven Deadly Sins. Historical Background. Superbia (Pride). Invidia (Envy). Ira(Wrath). Acedia (Sloth). Avaritia (Avarice). Gula (Gluttony). Luxuria (Lust).The Antidote: Righteous Love. The Bridge to Salvation. Six: Dante's Existential Moral Lessons. Dante and Existentialism. Jean-Paul Sartre and Hell. Dante'sTen Existential Lessons. 1. We Define Ourselves through Our Choices and Decisions. 2. Soul-Crafting is Our Most Important Project. 3. Authenticity is required for Human Flourishing. 4. Vice is its own Punishment. 5. Self-Deception Nurtures Vice. 6. Commitment and Conviction are required for Crafting the Soul. 7. Suffering can be Redemptive. 8. Faith is a Must or Your Life is a Bust. 9. We Have the Power to Change. 10. We Must Confront Our Mortality. Individualismand Community. Personal Strategies. Notes. Bibliography. Index. About the Author.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-67105-4
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 02/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés