| Author(s) | Kristie Dotson |
| Journal | Hypatia |
| Thematic Cluster/Special Issue | Women in Philosophy: The Costs of Exclusion |
| Abstract | This article argues issues of adversarial critique and narrow disciplinary norms in philosophy create an environment failing to support diverse practitioners. Distinctive questions from underrepresented groups are marginalized and pressure to “pass” as mainstream stifles innovation. Using her experience as a black feminist philosopher, the author illustrates how isolation and constraints on belonging starve diverse thinkers of nutrients, like “concrete flowers” in inhospitable terrain. Rethinking rigid assumptions about philosophy’s nature and embracing multiplicity in methods and questions are needed to transform the landscape and sustain greater diversity. This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Keywords | Diversity in philosophy, Inclusion, Underrepresented groups, Adversarial critique, Disciplinary norms, Marginalization, Black feminist philosophy, Belonging, Methods This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Date Published | Spring 2011 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 403-409 |
| DOI | doi.org/10.1111/j.1527-2001.2011.01176.x |
| URL | https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/hypatia/article/abs/concrete-flowers-contemplating-the-profession-of-philosophy/5984339729420C2B41318F7F6CE82667 |
| Google Scholar Link | https://scholar.google.ca/scholar?cluster=14509483538839137833&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5 |
| Open Access? | No |
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