Is it possible for speech to be “violent”? Should speech that leads to physical harm be deemed violent? In what ways is this way of thinking harmful? In their book, The Coddling of the American Mind, Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff argue that there is no such thing as violent speech, even if the speech in question does lead to physical harm of some form. They think that labeling speech as violent is an excuse to respond with physical violence in turn. Keep reading to learn why Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff think that labeling speech as violent is harmful.
Is “Violent” Speech an Excuse for a Violent Response?
