Emily McTernan, "On Taking Offence" (Oxford UP, 2023)
New Books in Philosophy
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Introduction to 'On Taking Offense'
The host introduces the book 'On Taking Offense' by Emily McTernan, discussing the author's background and their interest in social norms and social emotions. They delve into the Feinberg way of thinking about offense and argue that it is a distinct emotion. The chapter explores the concept of social standing, the differences between offense and other emotions, and the role of offense in our broader ecosystem of norms.
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