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Simone de Beauvoir, Philosophy, and Feminism
Nancy Bauer
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Description for Simone de Beauvoir, Philosophy, and Feminism
Paperback. In the introduction to "The Second Sex", Simone de Beauvoir notes that "a man never begins by establishing himself as an individual of a certain sex: his being a man poses no problem." This book shows that Beauvoir's magnum opus constitutes a meditation on the relationship between women and philosophy that remains profoundly undervalued. Series: Gender and Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
In the introduction to The Second Sex, Simone de Beauvoir notes that "a man never begins by establishing himself as an individual of a certain sex: his being a man poses no problem." Nancy Bauer begins her book by asking: "Then what kind of a problem does being a woman pose?" Bauer's aim is to show that in answering this question The Second Sex dramatizes the extent to which being a woman poses a philosophical problem. This book is a call for philosophers as well as feminists to turn, or return to, The Second Sex. Bauer shows that Beauvoir's magnum ... Read more
In the introduction to The Second Sex, Simone de Beauvoir notes that "a man never begins by establishing himself as an individual of a certain sex: his being a man poses no problem." Nancy Bauer begins her book by asking: "Then what kind of a problem does being a woman pose?" Bauer's aim is to show that in answering this question The Second Sex dramatizes the extent to which being a woman poses a philosophical problem. This book is a call for philosophers as well as feminists to turn, or return to, The Second Sex. Bauer shows that Beauvoir's magnum ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Gender and Culture Series
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231116657
SKU
V9780231116657
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About Nancy Bauer
Nancy Bauer is assistant professor of philosophy at Tufts University.
Reviews for Simone de Beauvoir, Philosophy, and Feminism
In her concise but closely argued book, Bauer demonstrates the philosophical importance of Beauvoir's work, not only as foundational for contemporary feminism but as a major contribution to philosophy... A real must-have for libraries serving serious women's studies programs. Choice A powerfully argued, lucid and fascinating book which, as well as offering a timely reassessment of Beauvoir's thought, raises important ... Read more