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i'm going to fail at putting this into words but i want to have this discussion: i have noticed that most popular philosophy focuses on detachment (stoicism, buddhism/taoism, rationality and abstract reasoning, etc) most of philosophy was generated in a time where women weren't allowed to contribute to the larger collective knowledge or participate in any educational system so my discussion/q is: if most philosophy originates from men, who historically view attachment (and therefor, emotion) as largely negative, what would philosophy be like if people more accepting of and in touch with their emotions contributed to the field of philosophy? is stoicism really a philosophy that can help you feel better, when most current research indicates that connection and community are the biggest predictors of life satisfaction? (my little research did show me that female philosophers focus on relationality, embodiment, care ethics, less abstract/universal philosophies, situated knowledge vs absolute knowledge, etc)

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like, is original philosophy from BC times (when it was all men) really just ancient dudes being like "emotions make me uncomfortable and idk how to deal with them or talk about them, so let's get rid of them" ??

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The only form of philosophy I've really taken an interest in is Zen Buddhism. In my understanding it is closer to what you're saying is the female perspective on philosophy. Being in the moment rather than detaching. Rather, you detach from ideas and recognize your feelings without holding a stubborn grip on them.

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Your question requires a more thorough answer, but for now I want to answer the “emotions make me uncomfortable” part. This might be a bit of a side comment from you. if it is then let us not put too much time in this. It is not that emotions make one uncomfortable, it is that emotions get in the way. They are an obstacle within one to be able to attain enlightenment. And enlightenment is about being able to truly see what your emotions are. So one must first, try to circumvent the emotions, to later become better in aware with them. I would but put both Zen and Stoicism in this category. The goal is to gain control over your emotions.

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