How do we select the assumptions upon which we build our research proposals and theories other than by drawing on past influences? What if some influences from the ancient world persist to date? Aristotle might not have written a treatise on women (Connell, 2020), but he has certainly inspired the image of his own subordination to women to demonstrate their strength (see Wikimedia Commons, Category: Aristotle and Phyllis).
Justification
A crucial characteristic of modern academia is the unfair conditions for women and non-binary scholars. This is why this timeline has the specific theme "Inclusiveness of Research;" to get to the roots of discriminatory beliefs that pervade modern science.
Similarly to the argument presented in the story of Galen's unclear attributions, the point of visiting Aristotle's case is not to blame him for modern-day sexism. The point is to show how one influential figure's work:
is to be read in its sociohistorical context,
is not exempt of critical evaluation, and
can have its own ideals drawn on throughout the ages.
Unformed Thoughts
The third of the above bullet-points is the most interesting to evaluate. It hints at one potential challenge for non-scientific research ethics: that negative values seep into future research assumptions. There is also a question about citing influential yet controversial or outright evil scholars (see Johnson, 2016).
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Sexism in Ancient Greece
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How do we select the assumptions upon which we build our research proposals and theories other than by drawing on past influences? What if some influences from the ancient world persist to date? Aristotle might not have written a treatise on women (Connell, 2020), but he has certainly inspired the image of his own subordination to women to demonstrate their strength (see Wikimedia Commons, Category: Aristotle and Phyllis).
Justification
A crucial characteristic of modern academia is the unfair conditions for women and non-binary scholars. This is why this timeline has the specific theme "Inclusiveness of Research;" to get to the roots of discriminatory beliefs that pervade modern science.
Similarly to the argument presented in the story of Galen's unclear attributions, the point of visiting Aristotle's case is not to blame him for modern-day sexism. The point is to show how one influential figure's work:
Unformed Thoughts
The third of the above bullet-points is the most interesting to evaluate. It hints at one potential challenge for non-scientific research ethics: that negative values seep into future research assumptions. There is also a question about citing influential yet controversial or outright evil scholars (see Johnson, 2016).