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On the Ethics of Offensive Humor (Part Three)
Preliminary note: I will mention offensive jokes for the purpose of making a philosophical point. In philosophical parlance, I’ll be mentioning jokes rather than saying them. If you’re easily offended, you probably shouldn’t continue reading the rest of this post. … Continue reading
On the Ethics of Offensive Humor (Part Two)
Preliminary note: I will mention offensive jokes for the purpose of making a philosophical point. In philosophical parlance, I’ll be mentioning jokes rather than saying them. If you’re easily offended, you probably shouldn’t continue reading the rest of this post. … Continue reading
On the Ethics of Offensive Humor (Part One)
Preliminary note: I will mention offensive jokes for the purpose of making a philosophical point. In philosophical parlance, I’ll be mentioning jokes rather than saying them. If you’re easily offended, you probably shouldn’t continue reading the rest of this post. … Continue reading
Benatar Part Six: Concluding Remarks
Finally, we’re in our last chapter. This last one is reserved for a hodgepodge of replies and responses that Benatar encounters. Just to recap: In part one, I went through Benatar’s argument on why coming into existence is a harm. … Continue reading
Benatar Part Two: How Bad is Coming Into Existence?
In a previous post, I went over Benatar’s argument on why coming into existence is always a harm, even if there is a small amount of it. Now, I will look at his next chapter and see how he argues … Continue reading