Awkwardness : a theory /

'Awkwardness' offers an account of the psychology and philosophical significance of a ubiquitous social phenomenon. Our aversion to awkwardness mirrors our desire for inclusion. This explains its power to influence and silence us: as social creatures, we don't want to mark ourselves a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Plakias, Alexandra (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford Uiversity Press, [2024]
Subjects:	Clumsiness > Social aspects. Faux pas. Social interaction. Emotions. Maladresse > Aspect social. Impairs. Interaction sociale. Ethics & Moral Philosophy. PHILOSOPHY. Social. Emotions Faux pas Social interaction Psychology. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Introduction
This is Awkward
Feeling Awkward
Awkward, Socially
Morally Awkward Problems
Awkward Silence
The Importance of Being Awkward.