Q&A #9: Question two

My second question this week is whether there is anything notable contribution that is made by standpoint theory. As we discussed earlier there are a number of difficulties and questions raised by trying to approach a practical application of this concept. I do believe that if anything gained by standpoint theory is that it seems to encourage an empathetic approach to gathering knowledge. What I mean is that it seems to promote the idea of trying to understand the particular experience of a person or group of persons, to more fully comprehend why they arrive at the conclusions they do and what evidence is used. I am unsure if this is a necessary quality when trying to arrive at truth but it at least promotes a more open dialogue in which a persons unique experiences are given some appropriate attention. I will try and think this over more but I do believe an empathetic approach to understanding another person would be preferred than one in which the circumstances of one's life are considered trivial.