The Woman of Reason: Feminism, Humanism, and Political Thought

by Karen Green

Book Overview

In this revisiting of the Western humanistic tradition, political philosopher Green questions whether humanism should be rejected by feminists as patriarchal or essentialist. Through an examination of the works of early female humanists, Green seeks to rehabilitate the humanistic tradition for feminist political purposes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826408214
• ISBN13: 9780826408211
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"