Bad Words : Philosophical Perspectives on Slurs.

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 relate...

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Main Author:	Sosa, David, 1966-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press USA - OSO, 2018.
Series:	Engaging philosophy.
Subjects:	Slang. Swearing. Argot. Jurons. Slang Swearing Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book