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Exploring the enduring fascination with the seven deadly sins, this book features contributions from a diverse group of writers, including Thomas Pynchon, each tackling a specific sin. Robert C. Solomon introduces the historical context of these sins, tracing their evolution from Pope Gregory the Great's canon through various cultural and philosophical movements. The contributors offer a playful and insightful examination, steering clear of moralizing, while reflecting on the sins' relevance in contemporary society and their impact on literature and culture.
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Wicked Pleasures, Robert C. Solomon
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- 2000
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- Title
- Wicked Pleasures
- Subtitle
- Meditations on the Seven 'Deadly' Sins
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert C. Solomon
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9780742508453
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the enduring fascination with the seven deadly sins, this book features contributions from a diverse group of writers, including Thomas Pynchon, each tackling a specific sin. Robert C. Solomon introduces the historical context of these sins, tracing their evolution from Pope Gregory the Great's canon through various cultural and philosophical movements. The contributors offer a playful and insightful examination, steering clear of moralizing, while reflecting on the sins' relevance in contemporary society and their impact on literature and culture.