Elucidations

Episode 101: Miranda Fricker discusses blame and forgiveness

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Oct 21, 2017
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INSIGHT

Blame As Moral Communication

  • Blame is primarily a communicative practice that aims to align moral perspectives between wronged and wrongdoer.
  • Effective blame solicits remorseful understanding, producing shared moral recognition of the wrong.
INSIGHT

Blame's Moral Neutrality

  • Communicative blame is morally neutral and can affirm either good or bad values depending on context.
  • When wielded from positions of prejudice it can become moral control or oppression.
ADVICE

Uphold Epistemic Equality

  • Protect epistemic equality so victims' blame claims receive appropriate credibility.
  • Ensure discursive environments let marginalized perspectives carry weight to prevent wrongful gaslighting.
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