Epistemology: jaggar assignment

She also argues that the “ idea of dispassionate investigation does not exist” Oaggar, 193). Many people are unaware of their emotions but this does not mean that emotions are not present. Emotions tend to change reality and therefore change ones observation of situations and experiences. The theory allows that emotion contributes greatly to knowledge. Overall, Jaggar makes the statement that emotions are not a disadvantage to knowledge, but should be a way to develop knowledge in different ways. I agree with Alison Jaggar in that emotions are the way in which one acquires knowledge.

Many women are seen as dramatic, irrational, and over emotional. “ Women appear to be more emotional than men because they, along with some groups of people of color, are permitted and even required to express emotion because they like to express their feelings. I believe that emotions are the way a person goes about obtaining knowledge. For example, if a student does not feel like attending class, they are missing out on knowledge that could be applied later in life. If one feels a certain way, or reacts to a certain situation in a harsh manner, they may withdraw knowledge that could have been absorbed.