Feminist philosophy : an introduction / Elinor Mason.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mason, Elinor, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Feminist theory.

Women's rights.

Sex crimes.

Sexism.

Physical Description:

vi, 249 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York City : Routledge, 2022.

Summary:

"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: 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Feminism in a global and multicultural context

pt. 1 Practice

2. Work and care

3. Reproductive rights

4. Pornography

5. Sex work

6. Sexual violence and harassment

pt. 2 Theory

7. Sexism, oppression, and misogyny

8. Intersectionality

9. Ideology, false consciousness, and adaptive preferences

10. Objectification

11. Consent

12. Knowledge and ignorance

13. Speech acts and silencing.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Mason, Elinor, Feminist philosophy

ISBN:

9781138215948

1138215945

9781138215955

1138215953

OCLC:

1233025344

Publisher Number:

99988374356