This article questions the epistemology implied in the enunciation of the concept of masculinity, whether singular or plural. How are we to understand the epistemology underlying such a theory? In present time it seems that epistemological theorization about such problems is often neglected and Men's Studies prefer a more applied orientation. However, the specificity of Men's Studies as a disciplinary field largely depends of the way they can ground their task in face of other disciplines, especially Women Studies. We propose an understanding of the concept of masculinity/ies in reference to the discursive stance of Men's Studies theorists. From there, we focus on the dualism implied in the dominant concept of masculinity in Men's Studies. We try to envisage what happens when this dominant dualistic epistemological stance is challenged by the conceptions of knowledge and natural body emanating from the so-called science and religion dialogue.
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