A Theory of Freedom: Feminism and the Social Contract

ISBN-13: 9781349442034 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 193 str.

Shay Welch; S. Welch

Opis

Includes bibliographical references and index (p. [181]-187) and index.

Spis treści

1. Social Contract Theory and Social Freedom: Entering the Feminist Debate 2. Defining the Domain: Freedom and Oppression in the Social Sphere  3. Enhancing Social Freedom through the Values of Friendship 4. May I Choose? Can I Choose? Oppression and Choice 5. Blending Positive and Negative Liberty for the Social Group 6. The Feminist Standoff: Reviving Consent for Individual Freedom 7. Replacing Obligation with Commitment: A Responsible Voluntarism 8. Moral Progress through Cooperative Social Critique 9. Social Stability through Collectivity and Transparent Trust    

O autorze

Shay Welch is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Spelman College, USA.