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Ep. 235: Judith Butler's "Gender Trouble" (Part Two)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Exploring Gender Discourse Through Philosophical Perspectives

The chapter delves into discourse and the limitations it imposes on gender by analyzing philosophies of Beauvoir, Irigarai, and Butler. It discusses the absence of femininity in language and challenges traditional views on women's freedom and liberation, including perspectives on lesbianism and gender asymmetry. The episode contrasts different philosophical interpretations on defining women beyond just the absence of masculine qualities.

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