Sexual Orientation, Ideology, and Philosophical Method

Bibliographic Data

ID3102461
AuthorsMatthew Andler (0000-0002-5991-2800, University of Virginia, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume5
Issue2
Pages205-227
Publication date2019-08-27
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Ontology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2196-9663 • E-ISSN: 2196-9655
PublisherWalter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1515/jso-2019-0033
OpenAlexW3012479146
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited12

Here, I examine the epistemic relation between beliefs about the nature of sexual orientation (e.g. beliefs concerning whether orientation is dispositional) and beliefs about the taxonomy of orientation categories (e.g. beliefs concerning whether polyamorous is an orientation category). Current philosophical research gives epistemic priority to the former class of beliefs, such that beliefs about the taxonomy of orientation categories tend to be jettisoned or revised in cases of conflict with beliefs about the nature of sexual orientation. Yet, considering the influence of ideology on beliefs about socially significant phenomena, I argue for an epistemic reversal

Epistemology · Ideology · Orientation (vector space · Political science · Politics · Sexual orientation · Taxonomy (biology · Feminist Epistemology and Gender Studies · Law · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Ecology

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