@article{ART003087133},
author={Sungwoo Um},
title={Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue},
journal={Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University},
issn={1598-3021},
year={2024},
volume={81},
number={2},
pages={315-344},
doi={10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315}
TY - JOUR
AU - Sungwoo Um
TI - Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue
JO - Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
PY - 2024
VL - 81
IS - 2
PB - Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
SP - 315
EP - 344
SN - 1598-3021
AB - In this paper, I aim to shed some light on the nature and value of the neglected but important virtue of trustfulness. First, I briefly introduce the nature of trust and trust relationships and explain why they are essentially risky. Second, I examine the nature of trustfulness, mainly by comparing it with other traits such as distrustfulness, gullibility, and prudent reliance. I then argue that its attitudinal element of respecting the trustee as a person ─ that is, respecting her as an agent capable of free choice ─ is what distinguishes trustfulness from other traits. I also show why trustfulness is not only intrinsically admirable but also necessary for building a harmonious community. Then I add further remarks on trustfulness that might help better understand this virtue. Finally, I conclude this paper after addressing some possible objections.
KW - Trustfulness;Trust;Trustworthiness;Reliance;Distrustfulness;Gullibility
DO - 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
ER -
Sungwoo Um. (2024). Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 81(2), 315-344.
Sungwoo Um. 2024, "Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue", Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, vol.81, no.2 pp.315-344. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
Sungwoo Um "Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81.2 pp.315-344 (2024) : 315.
Sungwoo Um. Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue. 2024; 81(2), 315-344. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
Sungwoo Um. "Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81, no.2 (2024) : 315-344.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
Sungwoo Um. Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 81(2), 315-344. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
Sungwoo Um. Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University. 2024; 81(2) 315-344. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
Sungwoo Um. Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue. 2024; 81(2), 315-344. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
Sungwoo Um. "Trustfulness as a Risky Virtue" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81, no.2 (2024) : 315-344.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.315
