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Summaries. Inspired by the NYT bestselling book, this lively philosophical investigation into the rise of asshole behaviour across the world asks: What does it mean to be an asshole, and more importantly, how do we stop their proliferation? After stumbling upon Philosophy professor Aaron James 's titular book, filmmaker John Walker presents ...
Oct 30, 2012 · Praise for Assholes: A Theory: A New York Times bestseller! "James neatly does what philosophers must do: he defines his terms, organizes and codifies, declares his own loyalties; he locates himself on the spectrum of assholery and suggest origins both psychological and sociological.
Mar 20, 2020 · Overview. Some people grapple with the moral challenges of treating human beings decently. Others are just… assholes. Inspired by Aaron James’ New York Times bestseller of the same name, this documentary investigates the breeding grounds of contemporary ‘asshole culture’ — and locates signs of civility in an otherwise rude and nasty ...
Aaron James is Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine. He is the author of Fairness In Practice: A Social Contract for a Global Economy, Assholes: a Theory, Assholes: a Theory of Donald Trump, Surfing with Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry into a Life of Meaning, and many articles in ethics and political philosophy.
Oct 30, 2012 · Books. Assholes: A Theory. Aaron James. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Oct 30, 2012 - Philosophy - 240 pages. In the spirit of the mega-selling On Bullshit, philosopher Aaron James presents a theory of the asshole that is both intellectually provocative and existentially necessary. What does it mean for someone to be an asshole?
Take our quiz and learn how much of an asshole you are! Please note, this quiz has not been peer-reviewed and has no ties to any reputable scientific studies. As much as it is an attempt to demonstrate the shifting (and sometimes non-obvious) nature of asshole behaviour, it's results should be taken in the tongue-in-cheek manner in which this ...
