Schadenfreude to feel "Schadenfreude" in response to negative events in politics. The study was designed to determine whether or not there was a possibility that events containing objective misfortunes might produce "Schadenfreude". It was reported in the study that the likelihood of experiencing feelings of "Schadenfreude" depends upon whether an individual's own party or the opposing party is suffering harm. This study suggests that the domain of politics is prime territory for feelings of "Schadenfreude", especially for those who identify strongly with their political party. Notes Schadenfreude Schadenfreude (; ; 'harm-joy') is the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes
Harm principle a difference between harm and offense. Harm is something that would injure the rights of someone else or set back important interests that benefit others. An example of harm would be assaulting someone, causing them injury. An offense, according to Mill, is something that we would say 'hurt our feelings.' These are less serious and should not be prevented, because what may hurt one person's feelings may not hurt another's, and so offenses are not universal. The third idea to understand is that it is very rare for an action to only affect the individual himself. Mill argues that no