Feminism: Issues & Arguments [Paperback]

Jennifer Mather Saul (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0199249474 | ISBN-13: 978-0199249473

Filling a gap in the textbook market, Feminism: Issues & Arguments provides an accessible and stimulating introduction to feminist philosophy that assumes no background in the subject. Drawing on both philosophical thought and up-to-date empirical research, Jennifer Mather Saul provides lucid arguments for a variety of feminist positions but avoids advocating any particular position so that students will be motivated to think critically. The chapters are organized around key topics including pornography, abortion, sexual harassment, and the politics of work and family. By focusing on real-world applications of feminist philosophy, this text brings the subject to life for students because it deals with issues that they care about. Feminism: Issues & Arguments is ideal for courses in feminism, feminist philosophy/philosophy of women, and sociology of women.

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'A lively introduction, refreshing in its accessibility and its philosophical engagement. Whether writing on pornography or on the wearing of veils, Saul's jargon-free discussion sets the standards for rigour and clarity. It shows the point of thinking philosophically about concrete political issues, and, better still, shows readers how to do it.' Rae Langton, University of Edinburgh 'Saul's accessible and engaging introduction to philosophical issues in feminism will challenge students of all political persuasions. Modelling good philosophical method all the way, Saul draws her readers into some of the most important and interesting controversies of contemporary gender studies. A highly useful text.' Louise M. Antony, The Ohio State University

About the Author

Jennifer Mather Saul is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. She teaches feminist philosophy, philosophy of language, and critical thinking. She has published extensively in philosophy of language and spoken on feminist philosophy in several countries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199249474
• ISBN-13: 978-0199249473
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #713,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction, July 26, 2004

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This review is from: Feminism: Issues & Arguments (Paperback)

This is an excellent overview of feminist issues--but it's not just filled with summaries of current thinking however, it also contains a lot of original work as well. The author takes a practical approach to various issues such as equal pay, whether women think differently from men, etc. It's not only a good book for learning about feminism, but also very good for learning more about critical thinking. Highly recommended.