Bad words : philosophical perspectives on slurs / David Sosa.
2018
P409
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Title
Bad words : philosophical perspectives on slurs / David Sosa.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780191818578 (electronic book)
Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Call Number
P409
Dewey Decimal Classification
417.2
Summary
What makes a word bad? On the one hand, slurs and other derogatory language appear to be meaningful - different slurs can seem to refer to different groups, for example. On the other hand, slurs can seem to be just an arbitrary tool for insulting or enabling harm. How is the meaning of a slur related to its practical uses?
Note
What makes a word bad? On the one hand, slurs and other derogatory language appear to be meaningful - different slurs can seem to refer to different groups, for example. On the other hand, slurs can seem to be just an arbitrary tool for insulting or enabling harm. How is the meaning of a slur related to its practical uses?
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on July 10, 2018).
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Series
Engaging philosophy.
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Print version: 9780198758655
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