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Shame as a geophilosophical force.
1Département de Philosophie - EA ERRAPHIS, Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, 5 Allée A. Machado, 31058 Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
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|August 15, 2022
Summary
This article argues shame is essential for philosophy to resist stupidity and include marginalized voices. By examining Isabelle Stengers' work, it proposes shame as a geophilosophical force for multispecies survival in the Anthropocene.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy
- Environmental Humanities
- Critical Theory
Background:
- Deleuze and Guattari's concept of 'an earth and a people that are lacking' requires further examination.
- Classical Reason has historically excluded marginalized groups.
- The Anthropocene presents unprecedented challenges requiring new philosophical frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the necessity of shame as a non-psychological, nonhuman affect within philosophy.
- To explore how shame can resist stupidity and foster inclusivity.
- To develop new multispecies apparatuses for the Anthropocene by integrating shame into geophilosophy.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of Deleuze and Guattari's 'Geophilosophy'.
- Engagement with Isabelle Stengers' philosophy, particularly her work on stupidity.
- Development of a theoretical framework for shame as a geophilosophical force.
Main Results:
- Shame, understood as a nonhuman affect, is crucial for philosophical inquiry and inclusivity.
- An assemblage integrating shame can effectively resist stupidity.
- This framework facilitates the creation of new multispecies apparatuses.
Conclusions:
- Shame functions as a vital geophilosophical force, enabling new modes of thinking and acting in the Anthropocene.
- Integrating shame into philosophy is key to addressing exclusion and environmental crises.
- The proposed multispecies apparatuses offer a path toward a more inclusive and resilient future.
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