The private sphere an emotional territory and its agent /

• Main Author: Hansson, Mats G.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: [Dordrecht] : Springer, c2008.
• Series: Philosophical studies in contemporary culture ; v. 15.
• Subjects: Communication > Psychological aspects.; Privacy, Right of.; Philosophy of Biology.; Philosophy of Law.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Communication Studies.; Persoonlijke levenssfeer.; Recht op privacy.; Emotionele problemen.; Sociale relaties.; Electronic books.
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The non-interference perspective is common when theorizing about the protection of the private life of individuals and their families. However, this accepted way of looking at things, leads our thoughts astray. It fails to do justice to the interests both in being left in peace but at the same time...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• The private sphere from a historical and cultural perspective
• The private sphere as an emotional territory : a psychological and evolutionary perspective
• Integrity as something worthy of moral protection
• Respect for the individual as person with moral and political authority : integrity from a philosophical perspective
• Balancing seclusion and participation : integrity from the perspective of moral philosophy
• Legal protection : privacy and integrity from the perspective of jurisprudence and the law
• Integrity as a quality worthy of esteem and respect
• Conclusions and applications.