Philosophy and Vulnerability

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Catherine Breillat, Joan Didion, and Audre Lorde

By Dr. Matthew R. McLennan

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Philosophy and Vulnerability by Dr. Matthew R. McLennan explores the intersections of philosophical thought and the concept of vulnerability. It delves into how human vulnerability is central to understanding ethical relationships and societal structures, inviting readers to reflect on the shared human condition and its implications. The book aims to illuminate the importance of recognising vulnerability as a cornerstone for empathy and an inclusive philosophical dialogue.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring how philosophical thought intersects with the human experience of vulnerability. It delves into the concept of vulnerability as a fundamental aspect of existence, offering insights that resonate with both contemporary and classical philosophical discussions. You might enjoy it if you're curious about how vulnerability can inform and enrich our understanding of ethics, identity, and social relations.

Philosophy and Vulnerability

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Issues surrounding precarity, debility, and vulnerability are now of central concern to philosophers as we try to navigate an increasingly uncertain world. Matthew R. McLennan delves into these subjects enthusiastically and sensitively, presenting a vision of the discipline of philosophy which is grounded in real, lived experience.

Developing an invigorating, if at times painful, sense of the finitude and fragility of human life, Philosophy and Vulnerability provocatively marshals three disciplinary “nonphilosophers” to make its argument: French filmmaker and novelist Catherine Breillat, journalist and masterful cultural commentator Joan Didion, and feminist poet and civil rights activist Audre Lorde.

Through this encounter, this book suggests ways in which rigorous attention to difference and diversity must nourish a militant philosophical universalism in the future.

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Philosophy and Vulnerability by Dr. Matthew R. McLennan is praised for challenging traditional notions of autonomy and rationality in philosophy, highlighting the importance of vulnerability. The book explores the relationship between vulnerability and the ability to philosophize, advocating for egalitarian social solidarity. By examining figures like Catherine Breillat, Joan Didion, and Audre Lorde, it presents a nuanced view of philosophy as a practice deeply entwined with dependency and fragility.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350176423

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 200

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Arts & Culture Dr. Matthew R. McLennan Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Matthew R. McLennan is Assistant Professor in the School of Ethics, Social Justice and Public Service, Saint Paul University / Université Saint-Paul, Canada.