Is Women's Philosophy Possible?
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:23rd Oct '90
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This book presents a significant challenge to the belief that philosophy, especially Anglo-American philosophy, is gender neutral. The author argues that this philosophical tradition is structured in such a way as to make philosophy from a woman's point of view problematic, if not impossible. Her unusual background in Anglo-American philosophy, contemporary Continental philosophy, and feminism supports a creative synthesis involving the work of philosophers in all three areas. With its focus on Locke and Hume, the book also serves as an important critique in the history of modern philosophy.
...provides an indispensable guide to each of us searching for a new way of doing philosophy as women. -- Nancy Tuana, Editor, NEWSLETTER ON FEMINISM AND PHILOSOPHY
...brisk review of the resources available in a number of philosophical traditions for women's philosophy... -- Gary Shapiro, Department of Philosophy, University of Kansas
...provides a useful survey of the resources that different philosophical traditions might offer to women engaging philosophy, while at the same time being argumentative enough to stimulate discussion or disagreement. * APA Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy *
Holland makes a persuasive case—SIGNSSSSS
Rich in allusions...the book brings together in intriguing and helpful ways very different approaches to feminist theory. * CHOICE *
Holland makes a persuasive case—SIGNS
ISBN: 9780847676200
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
Weight: 454g
224 pages