Dante's Deadly Sins: Moral Philosophy In Hell

"Dante's Deadly Sins" is a unique study of the moral philosophy behind Dante's master work that considers the "Commedia" as he intended, namely, as a practical guide to moral betterment. Focusing on "Inferno" and "Purgatorio," Belliotti examines the puzzles and paradoxes of Dante's moral assumptions [...]
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"Dante's Deadly Sins" is a unique study of the moral philosophy behind Dante's master work that considers the "Commedia" as he intended, namely, as a practical guide to moral betterment. Focusing on "Inferno" and "Purgatorio," Belliotti examines the puzzles and paradoxes of Dante's moral assumptions, his treatment of the 7 deadly sins, and how 10 of his most powerful moral lessons anticipate modern existentialism.Analyzes the moral philosophy underpinning one of the greatest works of world cultureSummarizes the "Inferno" and "Purgatorio," while underscoring their moral implicationsExplains and evaluates Dante's understanding of the 'Seven Deadly Sins' and the ultimate role they play as the basis of human transgression.Provides a detailed discussion of the philosophical concepts of moral desert and the law of "contrapasso," using character case studies within Dante's workConnects the poem's moral themes to our own contemporary condition