Myisha Cherry, "Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better" (Princeton UP, 2023)
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The Nuances of Forgiveness and Grace
This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of forgiveness, including behavioral, emotional, and ritualistic aspects, while critiquing traditional views to encompass different types of reparative aims. It delves into the complexities of wrongdoing, the necessity of apologies for forgiveness, the challenges of self-forgiveness, and the political implications of forgiveness through the lens of South Africa's truth and reconciliation commission.
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