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Sensitive Witnessing and Epicurean Materialism with Kristin M. Girten
Mar 6, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss feminist materialism in the British Enlightenment, epicurean materialism, and Lucretius. They explore the significance of intimate details in literature, the power of women in Epicurean philosophy, and hidden histories related to women. They contrast the sensitive witnessing and modest witness approaches, redefining enlightenment philosophy with emotional awareness, and discuss Phyllis Wheatley's use of the ecological sublime despite enslavement.
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- Sensitive witnessing challenges masculine modesty in Enlightenment philosophy.
- Contemporary scientists value sensitivity and feeling in scientific inquiry.
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Kristin Gerten's Book Focuses on Feminist Materialism in British Enlightenment
Kristin Gerten's book, 'Sensitive Witnesses, Feminist Materialism in the British Enlightenment', sheds light on overlooked female philosophers, including Lucy Hutchinson, Margaret Cavendish, Afroben, Eliza Haywood, and Charlotte Smith. The book explores the connection between Baconian modesty, Lucretius' philosophy, and the role of women in philosophy during that era.
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