Abstract
Standpoint epistemology provides a case in which it would seem that moral reasoning, understood as different from moral theorizing, is not possible due to the epistemological asymmetry present between dominant and marginalized groups. However, I argue that this issue may be bridged through the testimony of the marginalized individual which must then be accepted and respected by their interlocutor, with consciousness-raising being a prerequisite for the giving and reception of this testimony.
Recommended Citation
MacDonald, Ava
(2026)
"Trust in Testimony: Standpoint Theory and Moral Reasoning,"
Acta Cogitata: An Undergraduate Journal in Philosophy: Vol. 13, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.emich.edu/ac/vol13/iss1/2