Myisha Cherry
Philosopher and associate professor at the University of California, Riverside, author of Failures of Forgiveness, who studies moral emotions like anger and the ethics of forgiveness and repair.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 4min
Forgiveness is optional
Myisha Cherry, a philosopher and associate professor at UC Riverside, tackles the complexities of forgiveness in this engaging conversation. She critiques the cultural pressure to forgive, especially on vulnerable victims, and questions whether it's always beneficial. Highlighting the 2015 Charleston church shooting, she explores the dangers of idolizing forgiveness as a remedy. Cherry emphasizes that anger can be a moral tool, advocating for intentionality in forgiveness and recognizing that some harms require more than just forgiving to heal.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 42min
A Philosopher Explains Why It's Rational To Be Angry (w/ Myisha Cherry)
Myisha Cherry, a philosopher, explains why anger is rational and essential for anti-racist struggle, challenging the misconception that reason and emotion are opposites. She discusses how anger can coexist with love and compassion, emphasizing the importance of reflective anger. Cherry argues that embracing the right kind of anger can help build a better world by expressing the value of people of color and promoting racial justice.
Mar 15, 2024 • 43min
Myisha Cherry, "Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better" (Princeton UP, 2023)
The podcast explores failures of forgiveness and offers a new holistic approach to forgiveness rooted in philosophy. It challenges traditional views on forgiveness, delving into the complexities and societal influences shaping our understanding. The guest discusses the intersection of race, power dynamics, and societal expectations in forgiveness, advocating for a more inclusive and multi-dimensional approach.
Mar 15, 2024 • 43min
Myisha Cherry, "Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better" (Princeton UP, 2023)
Myisha Cherry, associate professor of philosophy, discusses the limitations of traditional ideas of forgiveness and offers a new holistic approach. Topics include personal experiences shaping forgiveness, historical philosophical perspectives, nuances of forgiveness, and intersections with societal issues like racial dynamics and reparations.
Sep 21, 2023 • 34min
The case against forgiveness: Myisha Cherry questions a forgiving God, Christian forgiveness and happy Hollywood moral endings
Myisha Cherry, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, discusses the misconceptions and alternatives to forgiveness. They explore the relationship between rage and forgiveness, the complexities of forgiveness in various contexts, and forgiveness in the face of racial injustice.
