"Philosopher Advocates for Acceptance and Adaptation in a World Designed for Being Fat"

Philosopher and Cornell University professor Kate Manne, in her new book "Unshrinking: How to Fight Fatphobia," argues for the acceptance of being overweight and challenges the societal pressures and infrastructure that discriminate against fat individuals. She advocates for 'radical bodily autonomy' and suggests that the health risks associated with being overweight might be correlations rather than causations. Manne's stance is controversial, especially given the backdrop of rising obesity-related hospital admissions and the significant healthcare costs associated with obesity. Her work calls for a reevaluation of societal norms and the treatment of overweight individuals, emphasizing dignity, compassion, and material justice.