
Patterns of Dissonance
A Study of Women and Contemporary Philosophy
By: Rosi Braidotti
eBook | 29 April 2013 | Edition Number 1
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This book is a brilliant and timely analysis of the complex issues raised by the relation between women and philosophy. It offers a critical account of a wide range of contemporary philosophical and feminist texts and it develops this account into an original project of critical feminist thought.
Braidotti examines contemporary French philosophy as practised by men such as Foucault and Derrida, showing that they rely on a notion of 'the feminine' in order to undermine classical thought, which bears no direct relevance to the historical experience of women.
Braidotti then looks at the attempts of contemporary feminist thinkers in Europe and the United States to show the gendered nature of discursive power games. She discusses the contributions of Luce Irigaray and many other feminist theorists to the understanding of sexual difference and of its implications for philosophy and politics. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in women's studies, feminist theory, social theory, cultural studies, philosophy and literature, and anyone interested in contemporary feminism and the relation between feminist theory, post-structuralism and psychoanalysis.
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'This book is an invaluable source for anyone interested in the dialogue between feminism and post-structuralist philosophy, and an inspiring example of feminism unafraid. Highly recommended.' SWIP Newsletter
'Never less than challenging and provides a clear account of why post structuralism is seen by so many leading feminist critics as a resource and companion for feminist studies.' Times Higher Education Supplement
'All women in philosophy should read [this book] for ideas, inspiration, controversial assessment of our current situation and sheer intellectual vitality.' Journal of Gender Studies
'Lucid, rich and incisive analysis of the contribution of feminism to philosophy.' Sociology
'Highly recommended to women philosophers, and should be compulsory reading for all men philosophers.' The Philosophical Quarterly
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2. Desidero Ergo Sum:.
The Improbable Tete-á-tete Between Philosophy and Psychoanalysis.
3. Un-Cartesian Routes: Foucault and Derrida.
4. Bodies, Texts and Powers.
5. The Becoming-Woman of Philosophy.
6. Towards a Philosophical Reading of Feminist Ideas.
7. Feminist Tactics in Philosophy, or:.
I Think Therefore He is.
8. Radical Philosophies of Sexual Difference, or:.
I Think Therefore She is.
Conclusion.
ISBN: 9780745665726
ISBN-10: 0745665721
Published: 29th April 2013
Format: ePUB
Language: English
Number of Pages: 326
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: Polity Press
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
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