A funny story, and a philosophical questions

[paulhope]

So, I've been in this community for a while, not counting the period of time when I was banned. In that time I've been an undergraduate studying philosophy in cognitive science, been working at a tech company and reading a respectable amount of philosophy on the side. Now I am in grad school at a program that is roughly "about the internet" but

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[4inquiries]

We certainly have established that you have no idea of what feminism is, but the evidence is being screened because it is a link; the link points to you stating your own position - "Although I'm not a woman, I qualify as a feminist because I believe in the equality of men and women. This isn't enough to satisfy many "feminists" on LJ, however. (Sorry, it's a personal sore subject for me.)" This is under my post entitled "West on Truth."

My response was, How is that feminism? I mean, I guess it is feminism in the sense that "equal but racially separate facilities" is anti-racist. But of course "equal but racially separate facilities" is not anti-racist, and the mere belief in the equality of men and women doesn't make one a feminist. So why would any feminist on LJ find your statement of "feminism" satisfying?

Now you did not respond, and my argument and challenge are valid, so we've established that you have no idea what feminism is.

And even feminists can't agree on the definition of feminism.

Sure they can, and do. The disputes between feminists simply don't concern the definition of feminism, but rather the practical problems of being feminist (e.g. coalitional politics). I suppose all you have to defend yourself are examples of people you think are feminists that can't agree on a definition of feminism (obviously not valid premises since they beg the question). Feel free to offer something substantial. Or just leave the community since you're not welcome.

[david_deacon]

If you would perhaps read my profile page more closely, you would see that (as a general rule) I have no tolerance for both Cornel West and feminists, especially of the LJ variety.

Or just leave the community since you're not welcome.

You certainly argue like a feminist. But I think we are off the point, here.

[4inquiries]

This response is a non sequitur. So I would offer your own advice to you (as you stated under zentiger's comment), that refusing to engage with your problems (which have been pointed out) won't solve your problems or enlighten you. And until you take your own advice in this matter, I want you to refrain from posting your thoughts in this community.

[david_deacon]

I want you to refrain from posting your thoughts in this community.

I want you to go out to the kitchen and make me a sandwich. Chop-chop!