This was a very clarifying article. The strong form of standpoint theory is basically group solipsism, you can only understand something by being part of the group. There would be no reason for outsiders to respect your point because theoretically they can't understand you.
The problem with fighting back is that I think the weak version of standpoint theory is true. The conflict then arises because do people view themselves as part of the whole or do they view themselves as distinct groups with competing narratives? Do people believe in the Dharmic proverb or the Rashomon effect?
This is excellent. It really helped me breakdown the concept of standpoint epistemology and how it has been distorted. I find myself both admonishing it and defending it depending on who I’m talking to. Kinda like I’m both woke and anti-woke all at once 🫢. It’s a false dichotomy that gives me a real headache.
This was a very clarifying article. The strong form of standpoint theory is basically group solipsism, you can only understand something by being part of the group. There would be no reason for outsiders to respect your point because theoretically they can't understand you.
The problem with fighting back is that I think the weak version of standpoint theory is true. The conflict then arises because do people view themselves as part of the whole or do they view themselves as distinct groups with competing narratives? Do people believe in the Dharmic proverb or the Rashomon effect?
This is excellent. It really helped me breakdown the concept of standpoint epistemology and how it has been distorted. I find myself both admonishing it and defending it depending on who I’m talking to. Kinda like I’m both woke and anti-woke all at once 🫢. It’s a false dichotomy that gives me a real headache.
thanks! and you're right, I did make a typo, I think I fixed it
Fixed and I edited my comment! ❤️🙏