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Autonomy, Oppression, and Gender (Studies in Feminist Philosophy) by Andrea Veltman and Mark Piper, Andrea Veltman, Mark Piper, Oxford University Press, Andrea Veltman, Mark Piper is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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These new essays examine philosophical issues at the intersection of feminism and autonomy studies. Are autonomy and independence useful goals for women and subordinate persons? Is autonomy possible in contexts of social subordination and oppression? Is the pursuit of desires that issue from patriarchal norms consistent with autonomous agency? How should we understand the concepts of relational autonomy and adaptive preferences? How do emotions and caring relate to autonomous deliberation? Contributors to this collection answer these and related questions This collection of new essays by leading scholars examines philosophical issues at the intersection of feminism and autonomy studies.Contributors advance central debates in autonomy theory by examining basic components, normative commitments and applications of autonomy, with particular attention to issues of gender and oppression.

Who reads Autonomy, Oppression, and Gender (Studies in Feminist Philosophy)?

Author

Andrea Veltman and Mark Piper, Andrea Veltman, Mark Piper, Oxford University Press, Andrea Veltman, Mark Piper

Publisher

Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780199969616

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Philosophy, Science, Humanities