Books Quote by Luce Irigaray
““I am only astonished that, while so many women have intelligent things to say and so many men are still unknown, a publisher cared to print such a little book, and at such a price. That confirms what Schopenhauer reveals to us, among other truths: philosophy is a matter of death. A philosopher living and thinking life is a priori suspect in our philosophical culture.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophy and the Feminine, 1974
The scarcity of women’s voices in philosophy reflects deeper cultural biases that equate thought with mortality.
In simple terms: Women’s ideas are undervalued in philosophy.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gender bias in intellectual fields.
Themes
gender
philosophy
bias
Mood
critical
determined
Type
feminist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- conference panels
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
feminist theory
existentialism
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we amplify marginalized voices?
- What role does gender play in knowledge production?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook progress and diverse perspectives.
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