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Author Archives: Heidy Meriste
Is It OK To Take Pleasure in the Misfortunes of Other People?
Schadenfreude – a pleasure derived from the misfortune of others – is often thought of as something immoral to the core. Heidy Meriste, a PhD student of philosophy discusses whether schadenfreude really is as bad as it seems, or could it perhaps sometimes be morally justified? Continue reading
Posted in General, Humanities
Tagged schadenfreude; misfortune; pleasure; justice; pride; superiority; morality
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