Feminism and Christian Ethics

ISBN-13: 9780521468206 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 300 str.

Susan Frank Parsons; Susan Frank Parsons; Stephen R. L. Clark

Opis

This book describes the diversity of moral thinking within contemporary feminism, giving an overview and analysis of the major themes of feminist ethics. It can serve as a guide for the reader who wants to engage with feminism in a serious way. It will be of specialist interest for Christian ethicists and moral philosophers, in understanding and making contributions to new developments. It will be useful to feminist scholars, in taking stock of their own tradition, and in considering the best way forward for feminist ethics.

Recenzje

"Parsons has written an important book that constructs a framework for feminist ethics from resources in feminist theory." Mary E. Hobgood, Jrnl of Ecumenical Studies

Spis treści

General editor's preface; Preface; 1. On diversity; 2. The liberal paradigm; 3. Critique of liberalism; 4. The social constructionist paradigm; 5. Critique of social constructionism; 6. The naturalist paradigm; 7. Critique of naturalism: transition: picking up some threads; 8. Towards an appropriate universalism; 9. Towards a redemptive community; 10. Towards a new humanism; Notes; Bibliography; Index.