An Introduction to Feminist Philosophy

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By Alison Stone

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An Introduction to Feminist Philosophy by Alison Stone provides a comprehensive overview of key themes and thinkers in feminist philosophy. It delves into how feminist thought challenges traditional philosophical ideas, addressing topics such as gender, identity, and social injustice. The book is an accessible entry point for understanding the impact of feminist theory on contemporary philosophical discussions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding key feminist philosophical concepts and debates. It's a thoughtful exploration that delves into topics like gender inequality, identity, and women's rights, providing an insightful overview that is accessible to both newcomers and those familiar with philosophical discourse.

An Introduction to Feminist Philosophy

* A core introductory text to feminist philosophy, pitched at level 1/2 undergraduates. * Lays out theories and concepts in a highly accessible way for students with no previous knowledge of feminist thought. * Covers all the major feminist thinkers, including de Beauvoir, Butler, Gilligan, Irigaray, and MacKinnon.

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This is the first book to offer a systematic account of feminist philosophy as a distinctive field of philosophy. The book introduces key issues and debates in feminist philosophy including: the nature of sex, gender, and the body; the relation between gender, sexuality, and sexual difference; whether there is anything that all women have in common; and the nature of birth and its centrality to human existence.

An Introduction to Feminist Philosophy shows how feminist thinking on these and related topics has developed since the 1960s. The book also explains how feminist philosophy relates to the many forms of feminist politics.

The book provides clear, succinct and readable accounts of key feminist thinkers including de Beauvoir, Butler, Gilligan, Irigaray, and MacKinnon. The book also introduces other thinkers who have influenced feminist philosophy including Arendt, Foucault, Freud, and Lacan.

Accessible in approach, this book is ideal for students and researchers interested in feminist philosophy, feminist theory, women's studies, and political theory. It will also appeal to the general reader.

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An Introduction to Feminist Philosophy by Alison Stone is praised for its comprehensive and scholarly approach to feminist issues, deftly navigating literature across various domains like psychoanalysis and gender theory. Reviews commend its clarity, scholarly balance, and practicality, making it a valuable resource for philosophers and an excellent educational text for teaching feminist topics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745638829

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 248

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About the Author

Alison Stone is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Lancaster University.