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Am I Right to Be Offended?

WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life

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Navigating Offense in Societal Discourse

The chapter delves into the concept of offense as a civic virtue and a political excellence, exploring the complexities of feeling offended by opposing views. It discusses how taking offense can be a corrective virtue for addressing hierarchical tendencies in human interactions and emphasizes the importance of managing social interactions through expressions of offense. The speakers advocate for a moderate approach in dealing with offense to promote better social cohesion.

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