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Exploring the concept of alterity, this volume delves into the ethical implications of viewing women as the 'other' in Western philosophy. It critiques the traditional exclusion of women from being recognized as subjects capable of shaping their understanding of the world and society. The text calls for a reevaluation of the foundational structures of Western thought to include women's perspectives, highlighting the need for a more inclusive philosophical discourse.
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The Other, Helen Fielding, Gabrielle Hiltmann, Dorothea Olkowski, Anne Reichold
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Other
- Subtitle
- Feminist Reflections in Ethics
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781349353149
- Category
- Philosophy, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the concept of alterity, this volume delves into the ethical implications of viewing women as the 'other' in Western philosophy. It critiques the traditional exclusion of women from being recognized as subjects capable of shaping their understanding of the world and society. The text calls for a reevaluation of the foundational structures of Western thought to include women's perspectives, highlighting the need for a more inclusive philosophical discourse.