Books in the Understanding Feminist Philosophy series

Reflecting upon the growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science, this book traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy. It introduces the newcomer to the main ideas that form the subject area with a view to equipping students with major arguments required to understand this area of study.

This illustrated introductory text looks at the key theories and thinkers within art from a philosophical viewpoint. Focusing on the role gender plays, the book covers the most pertinent topics within feminist aesthetics.

introduces fundamental topics in modern philosophy from a feminist perspective. It takes the student through the subject step by step by looking at the main thinkers most usually examined on a course in modern philosophy and by examining the role of gender in studying classic philosophical texts.