| Periodical Title | APA Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy |
| Author(s) | Carmen Maria Marcous |
| Editor(s) | Margaret A. Crouch |
| Abstract | This paper argues for an empowerment-based approach to address philosophy’s diversity problem. Drawing on feminist standpoint theory, it contends the underrepresentation of women and minorities has compromised philosophy’s knowledge base by excluding marginalized epistemological standpoints. The empowerment rationale affirms the epistemic value of recruiting underrepresented perspectives to improve the field’s methods and discourses. It locates the problem in philosophy’s knowledge and practices, not just in social injustice. This represents a philosophical critique of existing admissions policies, selection criteria, and knowledge claims. The rationale empowers minority practitioners by validating their socially situated insights and requesting their contribution. It provides a framework to challenge the discipline’s power structures and diversify philosophy by integrating excluded standpoints. This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work and reviewed by the author. |
| Pages | 22-27 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Published Keywords | Diversity, Underrepresentation, Epistemology, Standpoint theory, Affirmative action, Empowerment, Knowledge production, Exclusion, Marginalization, Power structures, Recruitment, Retention, Admissions policies, Methods This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work and reviewed by the author. |
| Date Published | Spring 2014 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 2155-9708 |
| Open Access? | Yes |
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