A book of tremendous influence when it first appeared, A Mind of One's Own reminded readers that the tradition of Western philosophy-- in particular, the ideals of reason and objectivity-- has come down to us from white males, nearly all of whom are demonstrably sexist, even misogynist. In this second edition, the original authors continue to ask, What are the implications of this fact for contemporary feminists working within this tradition? The second edition pursues this question about the value of reason and objectivity in new directions using the fresh perspectives and diverse viewpoints of the new generation of feminist philosophers. A Mind of One's Own is essential reading and an essential reference for philosophers and for all scholars and students concerned about the nature of knowledge and our pursuit of it.
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Louise Antony is professor of philosophy at Ohio State University. Her research and teaching interests are in the philosophy of mind, the philosophy of language, the foundations of cognitive science, and feminist theory. Charlotte Witt is professor and chair of philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. Her teaching and research interests are in ancient philosophy and feminist theory. She is the author of Substance and Essence in Aristotle.
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Several years ago, as part of a meeting of the Society for Women in Philosophy, I was asked, along with two other feminist philosophers working on canonical male figures in the history of philosophy, to participate in a panel entitled "What's a Nice Girl like Me Doing in a Place like This?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sexual objectifier, sumed objectivity, cognitive essentialism, projective beliefs, coercion paradigm, methodological rationalism, truth ofp, human rational powers, trustworthiness rating, contextual empiricism, naturalized approach, reflective women, objectifies something, feminist science studies, analytic epistemology, practical epistemology, epistemic ideal, mainstream epistemology, astonishing reports, contract image, contract test, complete friends, imaginary domain, feminist reasons, contract device Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Feminist Theory of the State, Harvard University Press, Sandra Harding, United States, Oxford University Press, University of Chicago Press, Carol Gilligan, Evelyn Fox Keller, Lorraine Code, University of Minnesota Press, Essential Tensions, Journal of Philosophy, Princeton University Press, Cornell University Press, Louise Antony, Genevieve Lloyd, Susan Bordo, Beacon Press, Donna Haraway, Andrea Dworkin, Charlotte Witt, Nancy Chodorow, New Haven, The Science Question New!
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Several years ago, as part of a meeting of the Society for Women in Philosophy, I was asked, along with two other feminist philosophers working on canonical male figures in the history of philosophy, to participate in a panel entitled "What's a Nice Girl like Me Doing in a Place like This?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sexual objectifier, sumed objectivity, cognitive essentialism, projective beliefs, coercion paradigm, methodological rationalism, truth ofp, human rational powers, trustworthiness rating, contextual empiricism, naturalized approach, reflective women, objectifies something, feminist science studies, analytic epistemology, practical epistemology, epistemic ideal, mainstream epistemology, astonishing reports, contract image, contract test, complete friends, imaginary domain, feminist reasons, contract device Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Feminist Theory of the State, Harvard University Press, Sandra Harding, United States, Oxford University Press, University of Chicago Press, Carol Gilligan, Evelyn Fox Keller, Lorraine Code, University of Minnesota Press, Essential Tensions, Journal of Philosophy, Princeton University Press, Cornell University Press, Louise Antony, Genevieve Lloyd, Susan Bordo, Beacon Press, Donna Haraway, Andrea Dworkin, Charlotte Witt, Nancy Chodorow, New Haven, The Science Question New!
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