History of philosophy, canon and sexism: notes on the case of Simone de Beauvoir
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https://doi.org/10.5007/1677-2954.2025.e107385Keywords:
Feminist history of philosophy, Canon, Gender, Simone de BeauvoirAbstract
The general aim of this paper is to present an overview of Simone de Beauvoir's position in the philosophical canon. More specifically, this presentation consists of showing the lack of philosophical legitimacy, the inadequate translations and the erasure of materials from the history of philosophy that Beauvoir's work has had. We also present the question of Sartre's influence and Beauvoir's supposed denial of considering herself a philosopher. We highlight Beauvoir's initial difficulty in integrating the general philosophical scene and the existentialistphenomenological tradition, noting a gradual change with late recognition. The paper ends with some considerations on the influence of feminist militancy and theory in this context.
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