If one really believes that the metaphysic one adopts has much to commend it, then one should obviously try to persuade others of its truth or acceptability!
When it comes to deep and difficult ethical matters - such as the relation of an individual to God, or, I think, an individual caught up in the subli… - Alison Assiter
When it comes to deep and difficult ethical matters - such as the relation of an individual to God, or, I think, an individual caught up in the subli…
- Alison Assiter
Ethically and politically it is important to face up to the need for a universal perspective in our divided, multi-cultural, unequal and unjust world. - Alison Assiter
Ethically and politically it is important to face up to the need for a universal perspective in our divided, multi-cultural, unequal and unjust world.
The subject of feminism cannot be purely a fiction, as some postmodern writers suggest, produced by the discourses of power. - Alison Assiter
The subject of feminism cannot be purely a fiction, as some postmodern writers suggest, produced by the discourses of power.
If there are more than two sexes, then so be it and, of course, the assumption that there are two helps shape, as many have argued, the binary logic … - Alison Assiter
If there are more than two sexes, then so be it and, of course, the assumption that there are two helps shape, as many have argued, the binary logic …
I think that both pornography and the imposition (common in some areas of the world) of a dress code on women are problematic. - Alison Assiter
I think that both pornography and the imposition (common in some areas of the world) of a dress code on women are problematic.
However, within the limits of the human, it is important to recognise our common humanity. I think that a perspective based on common human needs has… - Alison Assiter
However, within the limits of the human, it is important to recognise our common humanity. I think that a perspective based on common human needs has…
Whatever the universal perspective one adopts, it is important to recognise that some form of universalism is politically and ethically necessary. - Alison Assiter
Whatever the universal perspective one adopts, it is important to recognise that some form of universalism is politically and ethically necessary.
I believe that a concept that may have some flaws is nonetheless important as a tool to critique abuses on all sides of the political spectrum. In th… - Alison Assiter
I believe that a concept that may have some flaws is nonetheless important as a tool to critique abuses on all sides of the political spectrum. In th…
If someone says that they have to 'tolerate' cultural differences and cultural groupings different from themselves then that may make it difficult, a… - Alison Assiter
If someone says that they have to 'tolerate' cultural differences and cultural groupings different from themselves then that may make it difficult, a…
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