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FORM MADDE DÜALİZMİNDE KADIN
THE FEMALE IN FORM-MATTER DUALISM

Author(s): Abdullah ÇAĞIL
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Sage Yayınları
Keywords: Gender; form; matter; Ancient Greek philosophy; dualism;

Summary/Abstract: In ancient Greek philosophy, it is customary to consider concepts with their opposites. We see the same situation when it comes to genders. The female gender is handled in a dualist style with the male gender. In this direction, the most obvious approach was established with the form-matter relationship. Accordingly, something needs form and matter in order to exist. Man is also composed of form and matter. However, the human takes his form from the man and his matter from the woman. Thus, we encounter an approach that is accused of sexism. Leaving aside the historical circumstances, there is something to justify this accusation.

  • Issue Year: 14/2022
  • Issue No: 54
  • Page Range: 149-154
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Turkish