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#1067 David Benatar - Very Practical Ethics: Engaging Everyday Moral Questions

The Dissenter

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The Moral Implications of Language and Its Usage

This chapter explores the moral implications of language, focusing on the difference between using and mentioning harmful words, particularly slurs. It emphasizes the importance of context and draws intriguing parallels to magical thinking about language, using humor from classic film to highlight the absurdity of misinterpretations.

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