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“Each sex has a relation to madness. Every desire has a relation to madness. But it would seem that one desire has been taken as wisdom, moderation, truth, leaving to the other sex the weight of a madness that cannot be acknowledged or accommodated.”

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Luce Irigaray
Luce Irigaray

Luce Irigaray is a French philosopher born on May 3, 1930. She is known for her influential work in feminist philosophy, particularly her analysis of gender, language, and culture, which has had a profound impact on post-structuralist and feminist philosophy. more

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