Assholes: A Theory

Assholes: A Theory is a 2012 non-fiction book by Aaron James. An associate professor of philosophy at the University of California, Irvine, James attempts a precise academic definition of the term.[1] According to James, an asshole "allows himself to enjoy special advantages in social relations out of an entrenched sense of entitlement that immunizes him against the complaints of other people."[2] As Martin Patriquin writes in Maclean's, the author "spends 214 quite convincing pages arguing that “assholeness” is less inattention than a permanent state of mind [...]"[3] Seekers of philosophical meaning will find much to ponder with James, concludes Alex Balk in Slate.[4]

Assholes: A Theory
Cover to the hardcover edition
AuthorAaron James
LanguageEnglish
Subjectphilosophy
Published2012 (Doubleday)
Media typePrint (hardcover) / Digital (Kindle eBook)
Pages221
ISBN978-0-385-53565-6
Websiteonassholes.com

The book inspired a 2019 documentary film of the same name, by director John Walker.[5][6][7][8]

See also

References
  1. Keohane, Joe (November 25, 2012). "Who's the A-hole? Field-testing a thesis". New York Magazine.
  2. "Nonfiction Book Review: Assholes: A Theory by Aaron James". Publishers Weekly. July 23, 2012.
  3. Patriquin, Martin (November 23, 2012). "Review: Assholes: A Theory". Maclean's.
  4. Balk, Alex (October 5, 2012). "The A-hole in the Mirror. On being that guy". Slate.
  5. "Assholes: A Theory". Documentary Channel. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  6. "Assholes: A Theory". John Walker Productions. 2019.
  7. "Assholes: A Theory". Hot Docs Film Festival - Canadian International Documentary Festival. 2019.
  8. "Assholes - A Theory". National Film Board of Canada. 2018.


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