Feminist Interpretations of Immanuel Kant

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Abstract

This volume presents radically divergent interpretations of Kant from feminist perspectives. Some essays see Kant as having contributed significantly to theories of rationality and autonomy in ways that can further feminist projects. Other essays argue that Kant is a preeminent exponent of patriarchal views and that gender heirarchies are inscribed in the very structure of his theories of morality and aesthetic judgment. These authors analyze dilemmas that face concrete subjects, involving issues of friendship, collective responsibility, xenophobia, and colonialism.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationUniversity Park
PublisherPennsylvania State University
Number of pages423
ISBN (Print)0-271-01676-0
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 1997
Externally publishedYes
SeriesRe-Reading the Canon

Bibliographical note

In this series, feminist lenses focus on the canonical texts of Western philosophy, both those authors who have been part of the traditional canon, as well as those philosophers whose writings have more recently gained attention within the philosophical community.

Keywords

  • feminist scholarship, canaonical texs, philosophy

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