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Philosophy For Our Times

Mind-body dualism and being transgender | Sophie Grace Chappell

Mar 12, 2024
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.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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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.

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