Sadler's Lectures Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - Radical Transformation of Moral Theory
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Apr 25, 2025 Dive into the radical transformation of moral theory with Virginia Held, who critiques traditional ethics that overlook women's experiences. Explore the need for inclusivity, emphasizing relationships over cold rationality. The discussion highlights how emotional expressions are viewed differently across genders, especially in professional settings. It challenges historical biases in moral reasoning and advocates for a narrative-driven approach to feminist ethics, aiming for a more equitable understanding of morality.
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Need for Radical Moral Theory Transformation
- Moral theory requires radical transformation due to historical male dominance.
- Women's perspectives and experiences have been neglected, causing harm to moral thinking for all.
Equality vs. Gender Feminism
- Equality feminism aims to equalize opportunities but leaves underlying structures unchanged.
- Gender feminism calls for changing the way we view morality and society itself.
Reason vs Emotion in Moral Theory
- Moral theory historically separates reason from emotion, associating women with emotion.
- Ignoring emotions results in a deficient moral theory missing important aspects of human experience.