Ecofeminist Philosophy - A Western Perspective on What It Is and Why It Matters

A philosophical exploration of the nature, scope, and significance of ecofeminist theory and practice. This book presents the key issues, concepts, and arguments which motivate and sustain ecofeminism from a western philosophical perspective.

List of contents

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

About the author

Karen J. Warren is professor of philosophy at Macalester College.

Product details

• Authors: Karen J. Warren
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.10.2000
• EAN: 9780847692989
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-9298-9
• No. of pages: 274
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 600 g
• Series: Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works