Ethics naturalized: Feminism's contribution to moral epistemology

Author:Jaggar, AM

Article Title:Ethics naturalized: Feminism's contribution to moral epistemology

Abstract:
A survey of Western feminist ethics over the past thirty years reveals considerable diversity; nonetheless, much recent work in this area is characterized by its adoption of a naturalistic approach. Such an approach is similar to that found in contemporary naturalized epistemology and philosophy of science, yet feminist naturalism has a unique focus. This paper explains what feminist naturalism can contribute to moral philosophy, both by critiquing moral concepts that obscure or rationalize women's subordination and by paying attention to real-life practices of moral inquiry, including those used by women.

Keywords:  ethical naturalism; moral epistemology; naturalized epistemology; moral rationality; feminist ethics

DOI: 10.1111/1467-9973.00163

Source:METAPHILOSOPHY

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