For Shame: Rediscovering the Virtues of a Maligned Emotion

Research seems to demonstrate the damaging effects of shame on our emotional well-being. In recent years a mini-industry of bestselling books, TED Talks, and popular therapies has emerged to free people from toxic shame. And yet, what if cutting off the ability to feel shame is not the solution? In Far Shame, philosopher and author Gregg Ten Elshof carefully traces the positive role shame can play in contributing to a well-ordered society. He distinguishes shame from embarrassment and guilt...