Philosophy as socio-anthropological critique: Feminism

What is philosophical subjectivity?

everyone speaks from their own identity (like gender)

What do feminists say about men vs women as speakers?

mean are seen as universal and women are seen as just women

What is the problem with “universal” in philosophy?

it is often male centered, so not really universal

Are women included in the “we” of philosophy?

no, they are treated as the “other”

Why do feminists focus on the body?

because lived bodies affect identity and experience (aging)

What is the “canon” in philosophy?

the list of accepted great works/authors, which is usually mean

Why are women missing?

denied education and ignored

What is the other?

the excluded group (women, jews..)

How does society use “otherness?”

to create oppositions that exclude

Can women become part of the “we?”

feminism is trying to do this

What does “existence precedes essence mean?”

we are human first before our gender roles

How is freedom seen by feminist existentialists?

freedom is lived and embodied, with real choices and responsibility

What do feminist existentialists focus on?

concrete experiences like aging and the daily life as a women

What is existentialism?

philosophy about human freedom, choice, and responsibility