A collection of 16 essays, deeply influenced by the feminist ethics of philosopher Held, which explore what feminist philosophy can add to contemporary political discourse. The contributions are divided into sections on historical reevaluations; family and race; feminism and social relations; care and morality; and norms, value, and theory. Topics include the relation of care to ethics, a contestation of the notion that emotion is disconnected from reason, the mother-child relationship as a better cultural trope than the social contract, and a pluralistic model of moral justification. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Virginia Held, best known for her landmark book Rights and Goods, has made an indelible mark on the fields of ethics, feminist philosophy, and social and political thought. Her impact on a generation of feminist thinkers is unrivaled and she has been at the forfront of discussions about the way in which an ethic of care can affect social and political matters. These new essays by leading contemporary philosophers range over all of these areas. While each stands alone, the essays together demonstrate the lasting value of Held's work to the field. Includes an afterword by Held.
