Feminist Philosophies A-Z

These thorough, authoritative yet concise alphabetical guides of the "Philosophy A-Z Series" introduce the central concepts of the various branches of philosophy. Written by established philosophers, they cover both traditional and contemporary terminology. They feature: a dedicated coverage of particular topics within philosophy, coverage of key terms and major figures, and cross-references to related terms. "Feminist Philosophies A-Z" by Nancy Arden McHugh, offers a concise alphabetical guide to the key terms, issues, theoretical approaches, projects and thinkers in feminist philosophy. "Feminist Philosophies A-Z" covers contemporary material in a number of feminist approaches. It illustrates the complexity, range and interconnectedness of issues in feminist philosophy while making clear the relationship of feminist philosophy to the rest of philosophy as a discipline (epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, social philosophy and metaphysics). Entries are pithy, detailed, informative and are cross-referenced to guide the reader through the lively debates in feminism.This volume is an indispensable resource for philosophers, students, and Women's Studies faculties as well as anyone with an interest in feminist philosophy.