“Love and Knowledge: Emotion in Feminist Epistemology” by Alison M. Jaggar

Epistemology

The study of knowledge, its nature, sources, and limits.

Myth of Dispassionate Investigation

The belief that scientific inquiry should be completely separate from emotion, values, and feelings.

Outlaw Emotions

Unexpected or unconventional emotions that are often seen as subordinate but are argued to be more appropriate responses.

Reason vs. Emotion

The traditional view that reason and emotion are separate faculties, with reason considered superior to emotion.

Jaggar's View on Emotions

Emotions are critical faculties for acquiring knowledge and should not be regarded as subordinate to reason.

Alison M. Jaggar

Philosopher known for her work on emotions and their relation to knowledge.

Human Nature and Emotions

Emotions are inherent to being human and should be worked with rather than eliminated.

Dominant Group and Reason

The association of the dominant group with reason, which justifies their political authority and power.

Scientific Inquiry

The process of investigation traditionally viewed as needing to be emotion-free.

Conventional Responses

The expected emotional responses that are often deemed appropriate within societal norms.