Sisters of the Brotherhood: Alienation and Inclusion in Learning Philosophy / by Erika Ruonakoski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruonakoski, Erika.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in Philosophy, 2211-4556

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy.

Education.

Philosophy and social sciences.

Philosophy of the Social Sciences.

Local Subjects:

Philosophy.

Education.

Philosophy of the Social Sciences.

Physical Description:

1 electronic resource (97 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

The book explores the gendered reality of learning philosophy at the university level, investigating the ways in which women and minority students become alienated from the social practices of a male-dominated field, and examining pedagogical solutions to this problem. It covers the roles and the interactions of the professor and student in the following ways: (1) the historical situation, (2) the affective, social and bodily situation, and (3) the moral situation. This text analyzes women’s passion for philosophy as a quest for truth, as well as their partial alienation from the social practices of philosophy. It demonstrates that recognition, generosity, and care are central ingredients of good learning and teaching experiences. Providing case studies of experimental courses in philosophy, the book discusses a variety of pedagogical approaches that might increase the inclusiveness of a philosophical education: novel and more gender-balanced ways of interpreting the history ofphilosophy, problem-based learning as a means of emancipating the student from the traditional master–disciple relationship, body awareness practices as a way of challenging the “disembodying” tendencies of philosophy, and a pluralism of methods to address the needs of different kinds of learners. Thanks to these features, the book is particularly useful for philosophy professors at the university level, but it also provides insights for all readers who feel puzzled about the persistent underrepresentation of women in philosophy.

Contents:

Chapter 1 - Empirical and Pedagogical Background

Chapter 2 - The Historical Situation

Chapter 3 - The Emotional and Social Situation

Chapter 4 - The Bodily Situation

Chapter 5 - The Moral Situation: Self and Other.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-031-16670-1

OCLC:

1369652696