Patriarchy and the Politics of Beauty

Patriarchy has been justified by philosophies of beauty, but such paradigms have come into conflict with contemporary international law governing human rights. This book analyzes how feminist philosophy has undermined dualistic notions of sexual identity, and is transforming human consciousness.

List of contents

Chapter One: Duality and Negation
Chapter Two: Beauty in Antiquity
Chapter Three: Medieval Beauty
Chapter Four: Modern Beauty
Chapter Five: A Feminist Critique of Beauty

About the author

By Allan D. Cooper

Summary

Patriarchy has been justified by philosophies of beauty, but such paradigms have come into conflict with contemporary international law governing human rights. This book analyzes how feminist philosophy has undermined dualistic notions of sexual identity, and is transforming human consciousness.

Product details

• Authors: Allan D. Cooper
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781498596091
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-9609-1
• No. of pages: 188
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Politikwissenschaft, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Verfassung: Regierung und Staat