Feminism: Issues & Arguments
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199249474 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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It shows the point of thinking philosophically about concrete political issues, and, better still, shows readers how to do it.' Rae Langton, University of Edinburgh 'Saul's accessible and engaging introduction to philosophical issues in feminism will challenge students of all political persuasions. Modelling good philosophical method all the way, Saul draws her readers into some of the most important and interesting controversies of contemporary gender studies. Antony, The Ohio State University . 'A lively introduction, refreshing in its accessibility and its philosophical engagement. A highly useful text.' Louise M. Whether writing on pornography or on the wearing of veils, Saul's jargon-free discussion sets the standards for rigour and clarity
Jennifer Mather Saul is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. She teaches feminist philosophy, philosophy of language, and critical thinking. She has published extensively in philosophy of language and spoken on feminist philosophy in several countries.
Excellent introduction This is an excellent overview of feminist issues--but it's not just filled with summaries of current thinking however, it also contains a lot of original work as well. The author takes a practical approach to various issues such as equal pay, whether women think differently from men, etc. It
Filling a gap in the textbook market, Feminism: Issues & Arguments provides an accessible and stimulating introduction to feminist philosophy that assumes no background in the subject. The chapters are organized around key topics including pornography, abortion, sexual harassment, and the politics of work and family. Drawing on both philosophical thought and up-to-date empirical research, Jennifer Mather Saul provides lucid arguments for a variety of feminist positions but avoids advocating any particular position so that students will be motivated to think critically. By focusing on real-world applications of feminist philosophy, this text brings the subject to life for students because it deals with issues that they care about. Feminism: Issues & Arguments is ideal for courses in feminism, feminist philosophy/philosophy of women, and sociology of women.