Chapter Analysis: 'Two Models Of Wrongness'

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I’ve never had understand my fright of being wrong, but after reading Two Models of Wrongness. I truly get the perspective and reason of how this author wanted us to know. That being wrong is not a wicked thing to commit, but optimistic thinking in reality. It’s something that I could say a gift from God because especially no one is as perfect to not commit errors. I believe that mistakes are supposed to occur in our life to learn from them, and eventually have a story to begin or a lesson to fix. The chapter began by talking about the way people felt about their mistakes and errors. I found it very interesting the way she connects the feelings of humiliation and mortification with wanting to die and disappear forever even though the feeling

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