Debating Standpoint Theory (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)

Nov 06 2020 | 01:20:09

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Show Notes

The origins of "standpoint theory" ... Are Dan and Crispin white? ... Defining standpoint theory ... Dan: Standpoint theory presents an irrefutable hypothesis ... Crispin: "All knowledge is from some standpoint" ... Dan: There is no single black perspective on race ... Why don't people trust experts? ... Is this argument good for society right now? ...

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