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Martha Nussbaum

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Martha Nussbaum

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Birthday: May 6, 1947

Birthplace: New York City, NY, United States

Educated At: Harvard University, New York University

Nationality: United States Of America

Occupations: University Teacher, Classical Scholar, Philosopher, Writer

Spouse: Alan Nussbaum

Total quotes: 1

“It’s odd, but wouldn’t you say that in our universe of worked-out bodies and worked-out minds, that to be receptive is looked upon as 'weak,' a passive vessel for someone else’s love and dreams? So, instead of embracing the generosity inherent in being able to accept love, the receptors among us punish themselves by adopting stereotypical “needy” behavior, warping their instincts to look “active,” the better to satisfy an audience’s view of what it means to be open.”

— Martha Nussbaum, Anger and Forgiveness: Resentment, Generosity, Justice

Tagged: Philosophy, How To Think, Psychology

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