Is Revenge Ever Morally Justified?

Описание: “They hurt me. I want them to feel it too.”
The desire for revenge is powerful and deeply human—but is it ever right to act on it? ⚔️💔
In this episode, we explore the question:
“Is revenge ever morally justified?”

🔍 In this video you will discover:
– What revenge really is (and how it differs from justice)
– Why revenge can feel so emotionally satisfying
– Arguments people give for revenge: dignity, deterrence, emotional balance
– The moral problems with revenge: escalation, bias, dehumanization, collateral damage
– The crucial difference between understanding the feeling of revenge and endorsing revenge actions
– Edge cases where revenge starts to blur into resistance or self-defense
– Alternatives to revenge: justice, boundaries, restorative processes, and inner healing
– A nuanced answer: why the desire for revenge is human, but rarely a reliable moral guide

This is Episode 52 in the series “The Big Questions of Philosophy”, where each episode explores a fundamental question through:
– Philosophical arguments
– Real-life emotional experience
– Practical moral reflection

🎧 Audio version available on Spotify.

If you’ve ever fantasized about revenge—or been hurt by someone else’s—this episode is for you. Subscribe, like, and share.

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