Alison M. Jaggar's paper "Love and Knowledge: Emotion in Feminist Epistemology" argues that the Western tradition has often overlooked the crucial role of emotion in the construction of knowledge by viewing it as epistemologically subversive. The paper begins by defining emotion as active, voluntary, and socially constructed, emphasizing its involvement in evaluation and observation. It then critiques the myth of dispassionate investigation, which has historically undermined the epistemic authority of women and other socially marginalized groups. Jaggar suggests that emotions, particularly those of underclass groups like women, can contribute to the development of a critical social theory. The paper explores the intentional and social aspects of emotions, arguing that they are not merely involuntary responses but active engagements with the world. It also discusses the relationship between emotions and values, showing how emotions are necessary for forming evaluations and how evaluations influence emotions. Finally, Jaggar examines the ideological function of the myth of dispassionate inquiry, which serves to justify the epistemic authority of dominant groups and discredit those who express their observations and claims more emotionally. The paper concludes by suggesting that outlaw emotions, which are incompatible with dominant perceptions and values, can be politically and epistemologically subversive, particularly when they are shared by subordinated groups like women.Alison M. Jaggar's paper "Love and Knowledge: Emotion in Feminist Epistemology" argues that the Western tradition has often overlooked the crucial role of emotion in the construction of knowledge by viewing it as epistemologically subversive. The paper begins by defining emotion as active, voluntary, and socially constructed, emphasizing its involvement in evaluation and observation. It then critiques the myth of dispassionate investigation, which has historically undermined the epistemic authority of women and other socially marginalized groups. Jaggar suggests that emotions, particularly those of underclass groups like women, can contribute to the development of a critical social theory. The paper explores the intentional and social aspects of emotions, arguing that they are not merely involuntary responses but active engagements with the world. It also discusses the relationship between emotions and values, showing how emotions are necessary for forming evaluations and how evaluations influence emotions. Finally, Jaggar examines the ideological function of the myth of dispassionate inquiry, which serves to justify the epistemic authority of dominant groups and discredit those who express their observations and claims more emotionally. The paper concludes by suggesting that outlaw emotions, which are incompatible with dominant perceptions and values, can be politically and epistemologically subversive, particularly when they are shared by subordinated groups like women.