PHIL 2125 Chapter Living Alterities: Marcano - Race/Gender and the Philosopher's Body
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Fred explains himself by arguing that blacks take the issue of race too seriously and focusing on racial identities takes away from humanity itself. Fred heard beethoven"s music differently after learning the musician had a close black ancestor. Feminists have shown that the feminine difference undergirded the fully rational, fully human male. Humanity seems to be challenged by race, specifically blackness. Beethoven"s universal appeal was tied to his europeanness whiteness. Until the 1970s-80s, women and blacks were thought to be incapable of philosophy. Understanding the history of the particularities of race, gender, and philosophy. Maleness of reason association of maleness with preferred traits. Women are thought to be mere beings arbitrarily designated by the word woman. A history of the black woman"s body and mind. Black women have continuously been left out of feminist dialogue. Colored women face sexism, racism, and class exploitation. Philosophy has lagged behind other disciplines in recognizing its own racist history.
