Supererogatory and Offensive Omissions
Recent Trends in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 5,
26 July 2023
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Page 21-27
https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rtass/v5/10619F
Abstract
The aim of this essay is to find solutions to puzzles that arise when deciding whether certain types of omissions qualify as supererogatory. I consider three possible solutions and argue that one is the most satisfactory. Then I turn to the notion of offence, the mirror image counterpart to supererogation, and I demonstrate that similar puzzles arise when considering offensive omissions. I argue that the same strategy that solved the earlier puzzles is the most satisfactory solution to these puzzles.
Keywords:
- Supererogation
- offence
- praiseworthy
- blameworthy
- omissions
How to Cite
Mellema , G. . (2023). Supererogatory and Offensive Omissions. Recent Trends in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 5, 21–27. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rtass/v5/10619F