• The Ethics of Swearing | Rebecca Roache [with Travis Timmerman]

  • Jul 14 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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  • Why do we find swearing offensive, and should we? Is it wrong to use swear words despite causing offense?


    This episode is an eye-opener into the often overlooked depth and implications of everyday profanity.


    Listen to Rebecca’s podcast here: https://www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast


    [00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction


    [00:19] Rebecca's Journey into Swearing


    [00:43] The Infamous Paper Incident


    [02:46] Philosophical Musings on Censorship


    [05:27] The Function of Swear Words


    [06:04] Cultural Reactions to Swearing


    [10:25] The Role of Context in Offense


    [20:26] Borderline Swear Words and Slurs


    [22:05] The Power of Offensive Words


    [29:38] Debating the Use of Offensive Words


    [32:05] Personal Experience with Slurs


    [33:33] Slurs vs. Swear Words: Key Differences


    [36:55] The Use-Mention Distinction


    [41:52] Legal and Moral Implications of Offensive Language


    [44:31] The Versatility of Swear Words


    [52:10] Swearing and Intelligence: Is There a Link?


    [55:25] The Value and Impact of Swearing


    [01:02:51] Comedy, Dignity, and Swearing


    [01:04:12] Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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