Daring to Be Good
Essays in Feminist Ethico-Politics
Bat-Ami Bar On editor Ann Ferguson editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:5th Mar '98
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This collection of essays explores the intersection of ethics and politics, challenging traditional views on morality and public responsibility in Daring to Be Good.
In Daring to Be Good, a collection of thought-provoking essays, the authors confront the conventional separation between private ethics and public politics. They argue that this divide is not only simplistic but also detrimental to understanding the complexities of moral issues in contemporary society. By examining various philosophical questions, the essays invite readers to reconsider the relationship between individual ethical behavior and collective political action.
The contributors tackle a range of topics that resonate with feminist thought, including the ethics surrounding prostitution and the implications of reproductive technology. Each essay delves into the nuances of these issues, highlighting how personal choices and societal norms intersect in ways that challenge traditional viewpoints. The collection encourages readers to engage with these controversies, advocating for a more integrated approach to ethics and politics.
Ultimately, Daring to Be Good serves as a call to action for those who believe in the importance of ethical considerations in public discourse. By bridging the gap between private morality and public responsibility, the essays provide a fresh perspective on how individuals can contribute to broader societal change. This book is essential for anyone interested in the interplay of ethics, feminism, and politics in today's world.
"Because of the many topics covered and the interdisciplinary emphasis of the collection, this book will serve as a useful addition to courses in feminist philosophy and politics... wonderful... insightful..." -- Marcia Homiak, Signs
"...a fine collection of essays..." -- Ethics
"With compelling analyses and examples, the essays in this collection create ethico-political connections that interrogate philosophy's traditional divisions between ethics and politics. They address matters as diverse as the `disciplined' feminine body, identity politics and `traitorous identities,' aboriginal education, abortion, reproductive technologies, and prostitution. Engaging provocatively with the `justified moral suspicion of the desire to be good (girls!),' the authors contest entrenched conceptions of knowledge, subjectivity, psychology, and agency to produce a daring agenda for a situated feminist ethico-politics that can take experiential multiplicity seriously, while generating significant transformations in public policy. This book will be a fine resource for teachers and students of feminist ethics, politics, and epistemology, and for scholars and activists committed to making a better world." -- Lorraine Code, York University
"These essays help us envision how feminist ethics can become politically effective in new ways and in neglected areas, integrating insights on race and class with those on gender, and paying attention to the epistemology involved. This is important work." -- Virginia Held, CUNY Graduate School & Hunter College
ISBN: 9780415915557
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 500g
272 pages