Supplementing Constructive Shame with Non-domination: A Critical Analysis of Martha Nussbaum’s Theory of Political Emotion

• In Event: Theorizing Political Emotion

Brief Overview

This proposal explores whether constructive shame, as proposed by Martha Nussbaum, can serve as a political emotion that fosters democratic civility and supports capabilities without compromising individual autonomy and dignity.

Author

• Xiaoya Hua, Sun Yat-sen University