Philosophy Colloquium Series

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695) was a novohispanic nun who composed several poems, plays, and essays. Though still relatively unknown, there is increasing philosophical attention to her work and its contribution and relevance to feminism, early modern thought, and colonialism. My aim is to contribute to this growing literature by arguing that Sor Juana deployed her own theory of reasoning as a tool of epistemic resistance against oppressors. Laura Benítez (2019) has recently shown the Thomistic influence in Sor Juana’s epistemology, especially her theories of sensibility and understanding. José Medina (2013) uses Sor Juana as a case study in epistemic resistance. My talk builds on both of these analyses of Sor Juana.
Winter 2025
MEETING TIME: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: MAK-B-1-138
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Winter 2025
Date: February 14, 2025
More information and the rest of the Winter 2025 lineup is below.
If you have any questions, please contact Professor Alycia LaGuardia-LoBianco [email protected]
February 14
Reason and Resistance In Sor Juana
Areins Pelayo (GVSU Philosophy)
TALK DESCRIPTION
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695) was a novohispanic nun who composed several poems, plays, and essays. Though still relatively unknown, there is increasing philosophical attention to her work and its contribution and relevance to feminism, early modern thought, and colonialism. My aim is to contribute to this growing literature by arguing that Sor Juana deployed her own theory of reasoning as a tool of epistemic resistance against oppressors. Laura Benítez (2019) has recently shown the Thomistic influence in Sor Juana’s epistemology, especially her theories of sensibility and understanding. José Medina (2013) uses Sor Juana as a case study in epistemic resistance. My talk builds on both of these analyses of Sor Juana.
March 13
Jose Medina (Northwestern University)
MAK-BLL-110 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
TALK DESCRIPTION
TBA
March 28
"Don't You Trust Me?"
Gaslighting: An Analysis
Andrew Spear (GVSU Philosophy)
TALK DESCRIPTION
TBA