Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 272
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Trim: 6 x 9⅛
978-0-8476-9298-9 • Hardback • October 2000 • $168.00 • (£131.00)
978-0-8476-9299-6 • Paperback • October 2000 • $53.00 • (£41.00)
Karen J. Warren is professor of philosophy at Macalester College.
Chapter 1 Nature Is a Feminist Issue: Motivating Ecofeminism by Taking Empirical Data Seriously
Chapter 2 What Are Ecofeminists Saying? An Overview of Ecofeminist Positions
Chapter 3 Quilting Ecofeminist Philosophy: A Western Perspective on What Ecofeminist Philosophy Is
Chapter 4 How Should We Treat Nature? Ecofeminist Philosophy and Environmental Ethics
Chapter 5 Ethics in a Fruit Bowl: Ecofeminist Ethics
Chapter 6 Must Everyone Be Vegetarian? Ecofeminist Philosophy and Animal Welfarism
Chapter 7 What Is Ecological about Ecofeminist Philosophy? Ecofeminist Philosophy, Ecosystem Ecology, and Leopold's Land Ethic
Chapter 8 With Justice for All: Ecofeminist Philosophy and Social Justice
Chapter 9 Surviving Patriarchy: Ecofeminist Philosophy and Spirituality
Warren has provided a useful book for feminist and environmental philosophy instruction. She makes a number of interesting arguments in very accessible ways in chapters on vegeterianism, social justice, spirituality, and ecofeminism as a particularly Western philosophical movement. This informative overview and set of arguments about ecofeminism as a productive philosophical and social movement is a very useful resource for academic libraries.
— Choice Reviews
Warren is a key thinker in this field, and the philosophical enquiry here is exemplary in its detail: terms are rigorously defined, arguments move by careful and clearly indicated steps, and the material is presented with painstaking care for thorough explanation.
— Feminist Theory
This is a welcome project, as a philosophically inclined yet accessible introductory book on ecofeminism is long overdue, and especially welcome from an established ecofeminist.
— Environmental Values
This book is highly recommended especially for those who believe that ecofeminism has a lot to offer in guiding attempts to reach a greener society.
— Environmental Politics
A well-organized explication of the ideology that perpetuates the domination of women and nature. It would make an excellent introductory textbook for a class on environmental philosophy, feminist studies, or ecofeminism. It is clear and concise. Because of its accessible style, the book will serve particularly well as an introduction to ecofeminism. Finally, because of the discussions regarding moral pluralism and the reconciliation of holism with individualism, the book also captures a somewhat higher level of intellectual interest. Ecofeminist Philosphy embodies a rare blend of accessibility and wide-ranging synthesis of debates in the field. Even more rare is her analysis opening onto avenues for further inquiry, which renders the book highly recommendable for almost anyone to read, whether student, philosopher, feminist, environmentalist, or simply the curious.
— Feminist Formations
A treasure tove of discussions in ecofeminist philosophy that people will draw on for years to come.
— Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy
Moves beyond the current literature in ecofeminism to provide a coherent, inclusive framework for addressing interconnected issues of gender, race, class, and the natural environment. It is replete with engaging stories, ancedotes, metaphors, and examplesto engage students. Presents philosophical arguments in a non-technical and conversational style.