The Woman of Reason: Feminism, Humanism and Political Thought

The Woman of Reason: Feminism, Humanism and Political Thought

by KarenGreen (Author)

Synopsis

This is a timely re-appraisal of feminist political thinkers and their male contemporaries, providing a re-evaluation of feminist humanism.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 218
Edition: 1
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 20 Apr 1995

ISBN 10: 0745614493
ISBN 13: 9780745614496

Media Reviews
'The Woman of Reason is an imaginative and compellingcommentary on the origins and role of feminism in contributing to amore egalitarian and caring world. This clear-headed, humane andcontroversial book deserves consideration and discussion byeveryone concerned with the ways in which forms of knowledge cancontribute to the oppression or the liberation of people, women inparticular.'
UCG Women's Studies Centre Review

'The insistence on women's history and their participation inthe construction of culture and society is a welcome antidote toaccounts of universal oppression.' Women's PhilosophyReview

'The book stands as a provocative contribution to liberalfeminist political theory, which is likely to generate ongoingdebate.' Australasian Journal of Philosophy

Author Bio
Karen Green is a lecturer in Philosophy at Monash University, Australia.