Warum ist Sprache so mächtig, Miranda Fricker? | Sternstunde Philosophie | SRF Kultur

Language is powerful: It shapes our perception, reinforces power structures, and can change relationships. For example, an apology can save a friendship. Miranda Fricker has made groundbreaking contributions to the question of how language and knowledge change the world. Topics in this episode: 00:00 What does epistemic injustice mean? 16:28 What is the concept of hermeneutic injustice? 32:02 Miranda Fricker's philosophical approach using the example of accusation and forgiveness 43:54 Should we forgive unconditionally? 🔔 Subscribe to SRF Kultur Sternstunden on YouTube now 👉 https://www.youtube.com/srfkultur?sub... The fact that knowledge and power influence and permeate each other is not a new insight. However, philosophy has taken a long time to understand the ethical consequences of this insight. Miranda Fricker's book "Epistemic Injustice: A New Perspective" explores this topic. "Power and the Ethics of Knowledge" caused a sensation in 2007. In it, the influential philosopher, a professor at New York University, demonstrates that one must possess a linguistic repertoire to even be able to denounce certain injustices. As long as the term "stalking" didn't exist, for example, victims were unable to clearly articulate what threatened them. Whether or not someone is believed depends, not least, on who is speaking: For instance, one would hardly believe a marginalized person in dirty clothes if they said they had been robbed. Stereotypes and prejudices thus contribute to injustices that only become apparent when one reflects deeply on language, knowledge, and power. But words are also powerful when it comes to rectifying injustices. A thank you or an apology at the right time can change everything. Barbara Bleisch meets with one of the most fascinating philosophers of our time for a conversation. Here you can find the episode in English: How does language influence us, Miranda Fr... Sternstunde Philosophie from July 2, 2023 ____________________ Program Director: Director: Christine Rauschmeier, Editors: Daniel Dubach, Jolanda Fazzone, Martina Kuhn, Producer: Sandra Roth, Head of Production: Judith Hardegger, SRF 2023 ____________________ SRF Culture Sternstunden on YouTube 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/srfkultur?sub... More culture on Facebook 👥 Facebook: srfkultur More culture on Instagram 🎨 Instagram: srfkultur More culture on Twitter 🐦 Twitter: srfkultur More culture on srf.ch 👉 https://www.srf.ch/kultur ____________________ The "Sternstunde Philosophie" fosters in-depth and critical exchange of ideas and delves into the pressing questions of our time. "Sternstunde Philosophie" spans a wide range, from current socio-political issues to fundamental philosophical questions: Who is responsible for what? What constitutes human freedom? What determines the meaning of our lives? Guests include prominent figures from science, culture, politics, and business—voices that stimulate thought and reflect on and contextualize current events. "Sternstunde Philosophie" spans a broad range of topics, from current socio-political issues to fundamental philosophical questions: Who is responsible for what? What constitutes human freedom? What determines the meaning of our lives? ____________________ Moderation: Barbara Bleisch: Instagram: barbarableisch Yves Bossart: Instagram: bossart_yves Wolfram Eilenberger: http://www.wolfram-eilenberger.de/ ____________________ SRF's Social Media Netiquette: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFCulture #SRFCultureHighlights #SRFSternstunde #Philosophy #languages ​​#power #forgiveness #SRF #Culture 💬 Do you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback? Then write to us at: [email protected]