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On Philosophical Style
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Abstract Irigaray and Le Dœuff diagnose the problem of woman and philosophy in terms of love. The differing solutions to the problem can be found in their styles. Irigaray's style is loving and dialogic, transforming the inherent structure of love and reminding us of the traditional feminine position defined... view more
Irigaray and Le Dœuff diagnose the problem of woman and philosophy in terms of love. The differing solutions to the problem can be found in their styles. Irigaray's style is loving and dialogic, transforming the inherent structure of love and reminding us of the traditional feminine position defined by men. Le Dœuff's style is critical and pluralistic and relates to her perception of the feminine way of philosophical writing. These styles take into account the undervaluation of the feminine in the apparently `neutral' practices of philosophizing and surpass the traditional or unreflected notions of the feminine style. Ultimately, the consciously `subjective' styles, with the inherent aims of self-reflectivity and openness for other persons and texts, prove necessary when striving for truth and objectivity. Thus, Le Dœuff and Irigaray question the standard notion of philosophical style as neutral `non-style'.... view less
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affectivity; couple; Irigaray; Le Dœuff; love; Sartre; sexual difference; style; wisdom; woman;
Document language
English
Publication Year
2007
Page/Pages
p. 109-125
Journal
European Journal of Women's Studies, 14 (2007) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1350506807075817
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
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