| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The International Encyclopedia of Ethics |
| Editors | Hugh LaFollette |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781444367072 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781405186414 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 29 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
Slurs are a type of insult that derogates targets along sundry dimensions. Since the mid-2000s, there has been a significant uptick in theoretical investigations of slurs by philosophers and linguists. In this entry, a brief sketch is provided of the main views appearing in the philosophical literature. The entry concludes with a gesture toward work done by political philosophers, legal theorists, and philosophers of art and aesthetics that investigates the role of slurs in law and expressive objects.