What is Standpoint Theory?

In the session on Feminism, you heard of Standpoint Theory. What is it about?

Think of this: From which point of view are you looking at this object of study? Let’s just absorb standpoint theory by looking at this picture:

Now, you see how “where you’re standing” determines “how you see things.” You get the gist, don’t you?

But, what are the controversies of this theory? Sandra Harding, the famous feminist philosopher explains:

 

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