Legal Theory Lexicon 108: Epistemic Injustice

The Legal Theory Lexicon has a new entry:

Legal Theory Lexicon 108: Epistemic Injustice

The concept of epistemic injustice — developed by Miranda Fricker and extended by Kristie Dotson, José Medina, Gaile Pohlhaus Jr., Alison Bailey, and others — provides a powerful lens for examining the ways in which people can be wronged in their capacity as knowers. This new Lexicon entry introduces the basic framework, explores important developments in the literature, and considers the implications of epistemic injustice for legal theory and practice.

As always, the Legal Theory Lexicon is aimed at law students (especially first-year law students) with an interest in legal theory.