Feminism, sexuality, and the return of religion / edited by Linda Martín Alcoff and John D. Caputo.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alcoff, Linda Martín.

Caputo, John D.

Series:

Indiana series in the philosophy of religion.

Indiana series in the philosophy of religion

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--Philosophy.

Religion.

Feminism--Religious aspects.

Feminism.

Continental philosophy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington [Ind.] : Indiana University Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Feminist theory and reflections on sexuality and gender rarely make contact with contemporary continental philosophy of religion. Where they all come together, creative and transformative thinking occurs. In Feminism, Sexuality, and the Return of Religion, internationally recognized scholars tackle complicated questions provoked by the often stormy intersection of these powerful forces. The essays in this book break down barriers as they extend the richness of each philosophical tradition. They discuss topics such as queer sexuality and religion, feminism and the gift, feminism and religious reform, and religion and diversity. The contributors are Hélène Cixous, Sarah Coakley, Kelly Brown Douglas, Mark D. Jordan, Catherine Keller, Saba Mahmood, and Gianni Vattimo.

Contents:

In defense of sacrifice : gender, selfhood, and the binding of Isaac / Sarah Coakley

The return of religion during the reign of sexuality / Mark D. Jordan

Returning God : the gift of feminist theology / Catherine Keller

Religion, feminism, and empire : the new ambassadors of Islamophobia / Saba Mahmood

It's all about the blues : the Black female body and womanist God-talk / Kelly Brown Douglas

Nihilism, sexuality, postmodern Christianity / Gianni Vattimo

Promised belief / Helene Cixous

Concluding roundtable : feminism, sexuality and the deconstruction of "religion".

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-23585-4

9786613235855

OCLC:

747432362