The Bloomsbury Companion to Analytic Feminism

by Pieranna Garavaso (Editor)

Overview

Applying the tools and methods of analytic philosophy, analytic feminism is an approach adopted in discussions of sexism, classism and racism. The Bloomsbury Companion to Analytic Feminism presents the first comprehensive reference resource to the nature, history and significance of this growing tradition and the forms of social discrimination widely covered in feminist writings.

Through individual sections on metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory, a team of esteemed philosophers examine the relationship between analytic feminism and the main areas of philosophical reflection. Their engaging and original contributions explore how analytic feminists define their concepts and use logic to support their claims. Each section provides concise overviews of the main debates in feminist literature within that particular area of research, as well as introductions to each of the chapters. Together with a glossary and an annotated bibliography, this companion features an overview of the basic tools used in reading analytic philosophy. The result is an in-depth and authoritative guide to understanding analytic feminist's characteristic methods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781474297783
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/14/2018
Series:	Bloomsbury Companions
Pages:	640
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.38(d)

About the Author

Pieranna Garavaso is Professor of Philosophy at University of Minnesota Morris, USA.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
List of Contributors
Editor's Preface
What is Analytic Feminism?, Pieranna Garavaso (University of Minnesota Morris, USA)
Why Analytic Feminism?, Ann Garry (California State University, Los Angeles, USA)
The Society for Analytical Feminism: Our Founding 25 Years Ago, Ann E. Cudd (College of Arts and Sciences at Boston University, USA) and Kathryn J. Norlock (Trent University, USA)

Metaphysics
1. Introduction to Feminist Metaphysics, Katharine Jenkins (The University of Nottingham, UK) and Pieranna Garavaso (University of Minnesota Morris, USA)
2. Feminist Metaphysics: Can this Marriage be Saved?, Jennifer McKitrick (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
3. Feminist Metaphysics as Non-Ideal Metaphysics, Mari Mikkola (Humboldt University, Germany)
4. Kinds of Social Construction, Esa Diaz-Leon (University of Barcelona, Spain)
5. Gender and the Unthinkable, Natalie Stoljar (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
6. Who's Afraid of Andrea Dworkin? Feminism and the Analytic Philosophy of Sex, Katharine Jenkins (The University of Nottingham, UK)

Epistemology
7. Introduction to Feminist Epistemology, Pieranna Garavaso (University of Minnesota Morris)
8. Contemporary Standpoint Theory: Tensions, Integrations and Extensions, Sharon Crasnow (Norco College, USA)
9. Objectivity in Science: The Impact of Feminist Accounts, Evelyn Brister (Rochester Institute of Technology, USA)
10. Feminist Philosophies of Science: The Social and Contextual Nature of Science, Lynn Hankinson Nelson (University of Washington, USA)
11. Reasonableness as an Epistemic Virtue, Deborah K. Heikes (University of Alabama, USA)
12. Say Her Name: Maladjusted Epistemic Salience in the Fight Against Anti-Black Police Brutality, Ayanna Spencer (Michigan State University, USA)
13. The Epistemology of (Compulsory) Heterosexuality, Rachel Fraser (University of Cambridge, UK)


Value Theory
14. Introduction to Feminist Value Theory, Amanda Roth (State University of New York at Geneseo, USA) and Pieranna Garavaso (University of Minnesota Morris, USA)
15. Relational Autonomy and Practical Authority, Andrea Westlund (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA)
16. (Feminist) Abortion Ethics and Fetal Moral Status, Amanda Roth (State University of New York at Geneseo, USA)
17. Feminist Approaches to Advance Directives, Hilde Lindemann (Michigan State University, USA)
18. What Is Sex Stereotyping and What Could be Wrong With It?, Adam Omar Hosein (University of Colorado, Boulder, USA)
19. Kant's Moral Theory and Feminist Ethics, Helga Varden (University of Illinois, USA)
20. Resisting Oppression Revisited, Carol Hay (University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA)
21. Women and Global Injustice: Institutionalism, Capabilities, or Care?, Angela Pepper (University of York, UK)
22. Feminism, Nationalism, and Transnationalism: Reconceptualizing the Contested Relationship, Ranjoo Seodu Herr (Bentley University, USA)

Basic Logical Notions, Pieranna Garavaso (University of Minnesota Morris, USA) and Lory Lemke (University of Minnesota Morris, USA)
A-Z of Key Terms and Concepts, Pieranna Garavaso (University of Minnesota Morris, USA)
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

[An] outstanding and most welcome contribution to the growing body of literature on analytic feminism. What is particularly attractive and distinctive about this book is not solely the impressive breadth of the intellectual field covered or the depth of the scholarly contributions gathered, but also the ambition (which is well realized) to make this companion a useful tool for both the well-versed specialist and neophyte readers who might be looking either for a point of entry to the vast literature produced by feminist philosophers influenced by the analytic tradition, or for a current lay of the land that maps the most important debates and discussions.
Hypatia Reviews Online

This is a wonderfully rich book. Its clear introductions to various topics (like "what is analytic feminism?") will help beginners to situate themselves. But it goes well beyond that, with impressive original contributions on vitally important topics ranging from anti-Black police brutality to global justice to Andrea Dworkin. This makes it a great resource for both specialists and students. A really fantastic addition to analytic feminist literature!
Jennifer Saul, Professor of Philosophy, University of Sheffield, UK

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