Sticks and stones the philosophy of insults

Neu, Jerome

Sticks and stones the philosophy of insults Jerome Neu - XI, 292 S. 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

On feeling insulted -- Honor : slaps and swords -- Insult in play and ritual -- Assault from the rear -- The language of abuse -- Insult in the law : fighting words, obscenity, and hate speech -- Insult in the law : libel and slander -- Insult in the law : blasphemy -- Insult humor -- To understand all is to forgive all, or is it?

9780195314311 alk. paper

2007006256

015365965 UK


Invective

Invective Invective Philosophy Invective Social aspects

BF463.I58

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