Am I Right to be Offended?

Authors

Jack Russell Weinstein, University of North DakotaFollow
Emily McTernan

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Description

We talk a lot about offensive speech but how much credit do we give to the people who are offended? Are they correct to be upset? Does their offense serve any good purpose? Should we dismiss those who complain as just a bunch of “Karens”? On this episode, we explore just what it means to be offended and why pushing back on offensive acts is central to a society that values respect.

Emily McTernan is an Associate Professor in Political Philosophy at the Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy, University College London. She is the co-host of the department’s podcast and the author, most recently, of the book On Taking Offense.

Publication Date

5-12-2024

Disciplines

Philosophy

Recommended Citation

Weinstein, Jack Russell and McTernan, Emily, "Am I Right to be Offended?" (2024). Why? Radio Podcast Archive. 176.
https://commons.und.edu/why-radio-archive/176