Mind-body dualism and being transgender | Sophie Grace Chappell
Mar 12, 2024
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Philosopher Sophie Grace Chappell discusses the link between transgenderism and ancient philosophical queries. The podcast explores progress in ethics and gender, gender ideology's impact on oppression, erasing gender from society, and gender in ancient Greek myths.
Modern day openness to exploring gender identities could be a response to ancient philosophy's call to 'know thyself'.
Ethical progress is essential for self-fulfillment and understanding fundamental questions in philosophy.
Deep dives
Exploring Gender Identity and Society's Role
Gender identity and society's impact on individuals were discussed, with a focus on the transgender mind-body problem. Delving into essentialist elements of gender, the podcast considered living beyond traditional binaries and how this aligns with classical gender ideas and feminism. The interview with Sophie Grace Chapel highlighted the intersection between gender, feminism, and individual experiences.
Progress in Ethics and Self-Understanding
The podcast delved into progress in ethics and self-understanding, emphasizing that while fundamental questions persist in philosophy, progress can be seen in political advancements and personal growth. It highlighted the importance of ethical progress for self-fulfillment and a deeper comprehension of what truly matters in life.
Gender's Influence on Subjectivity and Consciousness
The discussion extended to how gender influences subjectivity and consciousness, touching on the philosophical mind-body relationship. Views on consciousness being gendered were explored, along with the impact of societal norms on shaping gender ideologies. The podcast considered diverse gender identities and their unique effects on consciousness.
How do the seemingly modern discussions around transgender and transsexuality relate to age-old philosophical queries?
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Join philosopher Sophie Grace Chappell in this honest interview in which she reflects both on her personal experience as transgender and also on its connections with well-known philosophers such as Plato and John Stuart Mill. Might the modern day openness to exploring our (gender) identities simply be a response to the ancient oracle's 'know thyself'?
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