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  • Defending Unconditional Forgiveness: A Reply to Brookes Kleinig, John 2021 International Journal of Applied Philosophy , Vol. 35 , Issue 1 , S. 109 ff. ( Zeitschrift ) Englisch 0739-098X | 2153-6910 10.5840/ijap20211222161 Abstract

    My differences with Derek Brookes reflect an alternative understanding of what forgiveness is intended to achieve, and how it achieves it. I express some skepticism about his account of wrongdoing as an expression of contempt, of wrongdoing posing an ongoing threat, of resentment as a protective shield, and apology/remorse as the only morally acceptable means for removing such a threat. I remain unconvinced that forgiveness in the absence of an apology is likely to evidence condonation or a failure of self-respect. In emphasizing that forgiveness is a morally discretionary gift, I depart from the idea that it must somehow be earned (by apology, etc.) to be morally laudable. Its character as forgiveness is therefore not morally impugned if not made dependent on the wrongdoer’s repentance.

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    Applied Philosophy | General Interest | Social and Political Philosophy

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