New Books in Philosophy Emily McTernan, "On Taking Offence" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Oct 1, 2023
Emily McTernan, a researcher specializing in moral, political, and legal theory, discusses her book 'On Taking Offense.' She challenges the common belief that taking offense is morally and socially pernicious, instead arguing that it is an essential part of our moral and social repertoire. The podcast delves into topics such as the concept of social standing, limits on appropriate offense taking, the relationship between humor and offense, and the virtue of taking offense as a way of correcting social inequalities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Introduction to 'On Taking Offense'
02:41 • 28min
Understanding Social Standing and the Role of 'Saving Face'
30:39 • 3min
Limits on Appropriate and Justified Offense Taking
33:24 • 6min
The Relationship Between Humor and Offense
39:09 • 9min
The Virtue of Taking Offense
47:50 • 9min
Exploring Offense-Taking Behavior and Group Signaling
56:32 • 5min