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Forgiveness and mercy
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posted on 2023-06-07, 23:22 authored by Lucy AllaisThis paper argues that forgiveness is not best understood in terms of waiving a requirement of justice, and, specifically, that forgiveness is distinct from mercy. I question some reasons philosophers have given for distinguishing forgiveness and mercy, but argue that the difference between the two notions can be clearly shown by considering the standard grounds for which they are granted. I argue that while mercy involves leniency in the infliction of punishment that is due in accordance with justice, forgiveness primarily concerns the victim\'s feelings and attitudes towards the wrongdoer as a person.
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South African Journal of PhilosophyISSN
0258 0136Publisher
Philosophical Society of Southern AfricaIssue
1Volume
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2012-02-06Usage metrics
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