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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Routledge handbook of social and political philosophy of language |
| Editors | Justin Khoo, Rachel Katharine Sterken |
| Place of Publication | Abingdon, Oxon |
| Publisher | Routledge Taylor & Francis Group |
| Chapter | 10 |
| Pages | 161-178 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003164869 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138602434, 9780367759575 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Apr 2021 |
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