Feminist Philosophy

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Feminist Philosophy

An Introduction

Gender studies: women and girls Feminism and feminist theory Sociology Ethics and moral philosophy Social and political philosophy

Author: Elinor Mason

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 29 July 2021

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 2 Mb

ISBN: 9781315406602


Feminist Philosophy: An Introduction provides a comprehensive coverage of the core elements of feminist philosophy in the analytical tradition. Part 1 examines the feminist issues and practical problems that confront us as ordinary people. Part 2 examines the recent and historical arguments surrounding the subject area, looking into the theoretical frameworks we use to discuss these issues and applying them to everyday life.

With contemporary and lively debates throughout, Elinor Mason provides a rigorous and yet accessible overview of a rich array of topics including:

Topics Covered

  • feminism in a global context
  • work and care
  • reproductive rights
  • sex work
  • sexual violence and harassment
  • sexism, oppression, and misogyny
  • intersectionality
  • objectification
  • consent
  • ideology, false consciousness, and adaptive preferences.

An outstanding introduction which will equip the reader with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of feminism, Feminist Philosophy is essential reading for those approaching the subject for the first time.

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