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Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 May 2022

Andreas Brekke Carlsson
Affiliation:
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
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Self-blame is an integral part of our lives. We often blame ourselves for our failings, and we experience a familiar set of unpleasant emotions such as guilt, shame, regret, or remorse. Self-blame is also often what we aim for when we blame others – we want the people we blame to recognize their wrongdoings and blame themselves for it. Moreover, self-blame is typically considered to be a necessary condition for forgiveness. If the wrongdoer has not blamed herself/himself for her/his action, say by experiencing guilt or remorse, forgiveness may seem inappropriate. Yet so far, self-blame has not been an integral part of the theoretical debate about the nature of blame and its relation to moral responsibility. This volume seeks to remedy this omission.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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