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Racist and sexist figleaves

Jennifer Saul*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Jennifer Saul articulates the notion of a figleaf, which is an utterance that blocks the inference (that would otherwise be warranted) that the speaker has violated the relevant social norm. Examples include, “I have great respect for women, but…” or “I have many Black friends….”
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Routledge handbook of social and political philosophy of language
EditorsJustin Khoo, Rachel Katharine Sterken
Place of PublicationAbingdon, Oxon
PublisherRoutledge Taylor & Francis Group
Chapter10
Pages161-178
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781003164869
ISBN (Print)9781138602434, 9780367759575
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Apr 2021

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