Iris Murdoch and Remorse

This exploration of the crucially important role played by remorse in Iris Murdochs philosophical, theological, and political thinking identifies it as a critical concept in her moral psychology and a recurrent theme in her art. Through engagement with Simone Weil, current theories of remorse, trauma theory and Holocaust studies, it offers fresh perspectives on Murdochs fiction particularly the late novels, her radio play The One Alone, and her monograph Heidegger.