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The Conceit of Self-Loathing |
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Author |
Heim, Maria (著)
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Source |
Journal of Indian Philosophy
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Volume | v.37 n.1 |
Date | 2009.02 |
Pages | 61 - 74 |
Publisher | Springer |
Publisher Url |
http://www.springer.com/gp/
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Location | Berlin, Germany [柏林, 德國] |
Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
Language | 英文=English |
Note | Authors and affiliations:Religion Department, Amherst College, Amherst, USA |
Abstract | This article explores the psychological intricacies of the Theravādin interpretation of the “conceit of inferiority” (omāna), which is considered to be one of the standard types of pride or conceit (māna). Considering oneself inferior involves an inflated and contrived construction of oneself, akin to other varieties of conceit. Yet (omāna) is a curious form of pride, involving as it does much selfabasement, and even loathing and despising of oneself. Drawing primarily on Abhidhamma canonical and commentarial texts, the article investigates how this conceit illuminates subtle forms of self-affirmation, the affective aspects of selfassessment, and the socially determined dimensions of self-knowledge. The article also offers some comparative considerations with ideals of humility in western traditions. |
Table of contents | Conceit and Vanity 65 ‘‘Real Conceits’’ and the Ranking of Persons 67 Self-Contempt in Comparative Perspective 70 Conclusions 73
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ISSN | 00221791 (P); 15730395 (E) |
Hits | 666 |
Created date | 2009.08.03 |
Modified date | 2023.10.20 |
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