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Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology
Ann Cudd
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Description for Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology
Hardcover. Addresses seven philosophically significant questions regarding feminism, its central concepts of sex and gender, and the project of centering women's experience. This book contains topics that include the nature of sexist oppression, the sex/gender distinction, and how gender-based norms influence conceptions of rationality. Editor(s): Cudd, Ann E.; Andreasen, Robin O. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HP; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 792.
Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology addresses seven philosophically significant questions regarding feminism, its central concepts of sex and gender, and the project of centering women’s experience.
- Topics include the nature of sexist oppression, the sex/gender distinction, how gender-based norms influence conceptions of rationality, knowledge, and scientific objectivity, feminist ethics, feminst perspectives on self and autonomy, whether there exist distinct feminine moral perspectives, and what would comprise true liberation.
- Features an introductory overview illustrating the development of feminism as a philosophical movement
- Contains both classic and contemporary sources of feminist thought, including selections by Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, Simone de Beauvior, Kate ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
Number of Pages
444
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405116602
SKU
V9781405116602
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99-50
About Ann Cudd
Ann E. Cudd is Professor of Philosophy and Director of Women’s Studies at the University of Kansas. She is co-editor of Theorizing Backlash: Philosophical Reflections on the Resistance to Feminism (with Anita Superson, 2002). Robin O. Andreasen is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Women’s Studies at the University of Delaware. Her work has been ... Read more
Reviews for Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology
“This excellent collection of foundational and groundbreaking readings in feminist philosophy displays the impressive breadth of feminist contributions to the field. A fine reader for introductory as well as more advanced courses.” Marilyn Friedman, Washington University “An invaluable survey of philosophical responses to central questions in feminist theory. The editors’ crystal-clear introductions and astute choice of readings offer the ... Read more