Jenkins, Katharine (Lecturer in Philosophy, Lecturer in Philosop
Feminist Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192858078
- author:
- Jenkins, Katharine (Lecturer in Philosophy, Lecturer in Philosop
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.5 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Feminist Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Katharine Jenkins explores the key concepts and ideas that underpin feminist philosophy. This concise guide delves into topics such as gender oppression, beauty, objectification, and sexuality, examining their intersections with other factors like race and class. Jenkins considers fundamental questions about the personal and political, what it means to be a woman, and whether there is a distinctive kind of women's knowledge. She also discusses how feminist philosophy can inform our understanding of issues such as justice, work, and the environment. This introduction provides a richly intersectional approach, acknowledging the complex interplay between different factors that shape our world.
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