Philosophy for Girls Life of Thought by Kimberly K Garchar 2020 Trade Paperback-image
Philosophy for Girls Life of Thought by Kimberly K Garchar 2020 Trade Paperback-image
Philosophy for Girls Life of Thought by Kimberly K Garchar 2020 Trade Paperback-image

Philosophy for Girls Life of Thought by Kimberly K Garchar 2020 Trade Paperback

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Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Number of Pages: 320 Pages Illustrator: Yes Genre: Philosophy Dewey Decimal: 108.2 Reviews: "[T]his book is a proof of concept that philosophy loses out when it marginalizes, or when it only treats one kind of life as the default, yet claim to universalise on that basis. The writers in this collection ... invite the reader to wonder, to ask further questions, and to perhaps add their own voices to the ongoing philosophical conversations. Philosophy for Girls provides us with a gift, namely a vision of philosophy as a chorus of voices that is enriched rather than diluted by inclusion." -- Audrey Yap, Philosophers' Magazine "A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy, "[T]his book is a proof of concept that philosophy loses out when it marginalizes, or when it only treats one kind of life as the default, yet claim to universalise on that basis. The writers in this collection ... invite the reader to wonder, to ask further questions, and to perhaps add their own voices to the ongoing philosophical conversations. Philosophy for Girls provides us with a gift, namely a vision of philosophy as a chorus of voices that is enriched rather than diluted by inclusion." -- Audrey Yap, Philosopher's Magazine "A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy, "Though the volume centers on the idea of initiating girls and young women into philosophy and the tradition of thoughtful Persephone, the text is important for boys and men of all ages because it highlights gender biases and gaps in philosophy as well as recognizes the contribution of female scholars. The essays are well written and interesting, and will be significant in the fields of philosophy, women's studies, and gender issues. The text is accessible for those outside the field of philosophy as well. The etext and paperback are reasonably priced. This reviewer will be employing the book in her women philosophers course. A good resource for those who are interested in contemplation, identity, reasoning, and philosophical thinking... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; researchers and faculty; general readers." -- Choice "The chapters are written in an inviting and encouraging style and come close to what I would have liked 'had existed when you were discovering your own questions'. They encourage the reader to think and maintain a healthy dose of self-confidence. Is there more to wish from an introduction to philosophy? I don't think so...To the boys who turn away from a 'for girls' book like this one I would say: 'Come and read it; it will make you guys think more.' My verdict: highly recommended." -- Pieter Mostert, The Philosophy Foundation Blog "[T]his book is a proof of concept that philosophy loses out when it marginalizes, or when it only treats one kind of life as the default, yet claim to universalise on that basis. The writers in this collection ... invite the reader to wonder, to ask further questions, and to perhaps add their own voices to the ongoing philosophical conversations. Philosophy for Girls provides us with a gift, namely a vision of philosophy as a chorus of voices that is enriched rather than diluted by inclusion." -- Audrey Yap, Philosophers' Magazine "A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy, "A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy, "Though the volume centers on the idea of initiating girls and young women into philosophy and the tradition of thoughtful Persephone, the text is important for boys and men of all ages because it highlights gender biases and gaps in philosophy as well as recognizes the contribution of female scholars. The essays are well written and interesting, and will be significant in the fields of philosophy, women's studies, and gender issues. The text is accessible for those outside the field of philosophy as well. The etext and paperback are reasonably priced. This reviewer will be employing the book in her women philosophers course. A good resource for those who are interested in contemplation, identity, reasoning, and philosophical thinking... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; researchers and faculty; general readers." -- Choice"The chapters are written in an inviting and encouraging style and come close to what I would have liked 'had existed when you were discovering your own questions'. They encourage the reader to think and maintain a healthy dose of self-confidence. Is there more to wish from an introduction to philosophy? I don't think so...To the boys who turn away from a 'for girls' book like this one I would say: 'Come and read it; it will make you guys think more.' My verdict: highly recommended." -- Pieter Mostert, The Philosophy Foundation Blog"[T]his book is a proof of concept that philosophy loses out when it marginalizes, or when it only treats one kind of life as the default, yet claim to universalise on that basis. The writers in this collection ... invite the reader to wonder, to ask further questions, and to perhaps add their own voices to the ongoing philosophical conversations. Philosophy for Girls provides us with a gift, namely a vision of philosophy as a chorus of voices that is enriched rather than diluted by inclusion." -- Audrey Yap, Philosophers' Magazine"A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy"Readers of this valuable collection of essays will puzzle and ponder, but I suspect they will also live better. I recommend this volume for people just coming to philosophy, as it offers a broad perspective on what philosophical questions are and how they fit into the lives of girls and women. The short essays on a wide variety of topics from metaphysics to ethics would be useful for university intro courses in philosophy, philosophy at the high-school level, or just for people curious about the intersections of gender and philosophy." -- Sara Goering, The Hypatia, "Though the volume centers on the idea of initiating girls and young women into philosophy and the tradition of thoughtful Persephone, the text is important for boys and men of all ages because it highlights gender biases and gaps in philosophy as well as recognizes the contribution of female scholars. The essays are well written and interesting, and will be significant in the fields of philosophy, women's studies, and gender issues. The text is accessible for those outside the field of philosophy as well. The etext and paperback are reasonably priced. This reviewer will be employing the book in her women philosophers course. A good resource for those who are interested in contemplation, identity, reasoning, and philosophical thinking... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; researchers and faculty; general readers." -- Choice "The chapters are written in an inviting and encouraging style and come close to what I would have liked 'had existed when you were discovering your own questions'. They encourage the reader to think and maintain a healthy dose of self-confidence. Is there more to wish from an introduction to philosophy? I don't think so...To the boys who turn away from a 'for girls' book like this one I would say: 'Come and read it; it will make you guys think more.' My verdict: highly recommended." -- Pieter Mostert, The Philosophy Foundation Blog "[T]his book is a proof of concept that philosophy loses out when it marginalizes, or when it only treats one kind of life as the default, yet claim to universalise on that basis. The writers in this collection ... invite the reader to wonder, to ask further questions, and to perhaps add their own voices to the ongoing philosophical conversations. Philosophy for Girls provides us with a gift, namely a vision of philosophy as a chorus of voices that is enriched rather than diluted by inclusion." -- Audrey Yap, Philosophers' Magazine "A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy "Readers of this valuable collection of essays will puzzle and ponder, but I suspect they will also live better. I recommend this volume for people just coming to philosophy, as it offers a broad perspective on what philosophical questions are and how they fit into the lives of girls and women. The short essays on a wide variety of topics from metaphysics to ethics would be useful for university intro courses in philosophy, philosophy at the high-school level, or just for people curious about the intersections of gender and philosophy." -- Sara Goering, The Hypatia, "Though the volume centers on the idea of initiating girls and young women into philosophy and the tradition of thoughtful Persephone, the text is important for boys and men of all ages because it highlights gender biases and gaps in philosophy as well as recognizes the contribution of female scholars. The essays are well written and interesting, and will be significant in the fields of philosophy, women's studies, and gender issues. The text is accessible for those outside the field of philosophy as well. The etext and paperback are reasonably priced. This reviewer will be employing the book in her women philosophers course. A good resource for those who are interested in contemplation, identity, reasoning, and philosophical thinking... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; researchers and faculty; general readers." -- Choice "[T]his book is a proof of concept that philosophy loses out when it marginalizes, or when it only treats one kind of life as the default, yet claim to universalise on that basis. The writers in this collection ... invite the reader to wonder, to ask further questions, and to perhaps add their own voices to the ongoing philosophical conversations. Philosophy for Girls provides us with a gift, namely a vision of philosophy as a chorus of voices that is enriched rather than diluted by inclusion." -- Audrey Yap, Philosophers' Magazine "A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy, "Though the volume centers on the idea of initiating girls and young women into philosophy and the tradition of thoughtful Persephone, the text is important for boys and men of all ages because it highlights gender biases and gaps in philosophy as well as recognizes the contribution of female scholars. The essays are well written and interesting, and will be significant in the fields of philosophy, women's studies, and gender issues. The text is accessible forthose outside the field of philosophy as well. The etext and paperback are reasonably priced. This reviewer will be employing the book in her women philosophers course. A good resource for those whoare interested in contemplation, identity, reasoning, and philosophical thinking... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; researchers and faculty; general readers." -- Choice"The chapters are written in an inviting and encouraging style and come close to what I would have liked 'had existed when you were discovering your own questions'. They encourage the reader to think and maintain a healthy dose of self-confidence. Is there more to wish from an introduction to philosophy? I don't think so...To the boys who turn away from a 'for girls' book like this one I would say: 'Come and read it; it will make you guys think more.' Myverdict: highly recommended." -- Pieter Mostert, The Philosophy Foundation Blog"[T]his book is a proof of concept that philosophy loses out when it marginalizes, or when it only treats one kind of life as the default, yet claim to universalise on that basis. The writers in this collection ... invite the reader to wonder, to ask further questions, and to perhaps add their own voices to the ongoing philosophical conversations. Philosophy for Girls provides us with a gift, namely a vision of philosophy as a chorus of voices that isenriched rather than diluted by inclusion." -- Audrey Yap, Philosophers' Magazine"A fantastic resource and a great service to the discipline and teaching of philosophy. I am both personally and professionally grateful to the editors and the authors for their work. The essays from this rich, inviting, pedagogically-motivated introduction to philosophy will certainly be making their way onto my syllabi and I imagine those of many other philosophy teachers for years to come." -- Rebecca G. Scott, Harper College, Teaching Philosophy"Readers of this valuable collection of essays will puzzle and ponder, but I suspect they will also live better. I recommend this volume for people just coming to philosophy, as it offers a broad perspective on what philosophical questions are and how they fit into the lives of girls and women. The short essays on a wide variety of topics from metaphysics to ethics would be useful for university intro courses in philosophy, philosophy at the high-school level,or just for people curious about the intersections of gender and philosophy." -- Sara Goering, The Hypatia Item Width: 9.2 in Dewey Edition: 23 LC Classification Number: B21.P95 2021 Publication Year: 2020 Topic: Social, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Movements / General, General Item Length: 6.5 in LCCN: 2020-018924 Synopsis: This revolutionary book empowers its readers by exploring enduring, challenging, and timely philosophical issues in new essays written by expert women philosophers. The book will inspire and entice these philosophers' younger counterparts, curious readers of all genders, and all who support equity in philosophy. If asked to envision a philosopher, people might imagine a bearded man, probably Greek, perhaps in a toga, pontificating about abstract ideas. Or they might think of that same man in the Enlightenment, gripping a quill pen and pouring universal truths onto a page. They may even call to mind a much more modern man, wearing a black sweater and smoking a cigarette in a Paris café, expressing existential angst in a new novel or essay. What people are unlikely to picture, though, is a woman. Women have historically been excluded from the discipline of philosophy and remain largely marginalized in contemporary textbooks and anthologies. The under-representation of women in secondary and post-secondary curricula makes it harder for young women to see themselves as future philosophers. In fact, it makes it harder for all people to engage the valuable contributions that women have made and continue to make to intellectual thought. While some progress has been made in building a more inclusive world of philosophy, especially in the last fifty years, important work remains to be done. Philosophy for Girls helps correct the pervasive and problematic omission of women from philosophy. Divided into four sections that connect to major, primary fields in philosophy (metaphysics, epistemology, social and political philosophy, and ethics), this anthology is unique: chapters are all written by women, and each chapter opens with an anecdote about a girl or woman from mythology, history, art, literature, or science to introduce chapter topics. Further, nearly all primary and secondary sources used in the chapters are written by women philosophers. The book is written in a rigorous, academic spirit but in lively and engaging prose, making serious philosophical insights accessible to readers who are new to philosophy. This book appeals to a wide audience. Individual readers will find value in these pages--especially girls and women ages 16-24, as well as university and high school educators and students who want a change from standard anthologies that include few or no women. The book's contributors both represent and map the diverse landscape of philosophy, highlighting its engagement with themes of gender and equity. In doing so, they encourage philosophers current and future philosophers to explore new territory and further develop the topography of the field. Philosophy for Girls is a rigorous yet accessible entry-point to philosophical contemplation designed to inspire a new generation of philosophers., Think of a philosopher. You're probably picturing a man either from ancient times, holding forth in a forum or an Enlightenment thinker gripping a quill pen and pouring universal truths onto the page. Maybe you're even thinking of an Existentialist beatnik, smoking a cigarette in a Paris café. But chances are you aren't thinking of a woman. For thousands of yearsAs this volume shows, however, philosophy is full of vibrant and important female voices, exploring a wide range of issues that are richly relevant to everyone. The twenty essays in this volume - all new and all written by women - invite and encourage girls and women in high school, college, and beyond to think philosophically. Beyond being written by women, the essays also cite women nearly exclusively. Throughout the essays, the authors give a tour of the diverse landscape of philosophy, highlighting its engagement with themes of gender and equity. By doing so, they encourage the next generation of philosophers to expand that landscape farther. Divided into four sections that correspond to major fields in philosophy - metaphysics, epistemology, social and political philosophy, and ethics - the volume explores a wide range of topics that will interest young readers and entice them to learn more. Philosophy for Girls provides a rigorous yet accessible entry-point into serious philosophical contemplation., Could you name ten women philosophers? Could you name three? Most people couldn't. For thousands of years, women have been relegated to the margins of philosophy, their contributions too often absorbed into their male counterparts' work, smothered, or simply made impossible to pursue. This volume aims to redress the imbalance in gender parity that persists well into the 21st century by offering a range of essays written exclusively by women and directed toward girls and young women interested in philosophy and analytical thinking. Divided into four sections that correspond to major fields in philosophy--metaphysics, epistemology, social and political philosophy, and ethics--the essays explore a wide range of topics that will interest young readers and entice them to learn more. Philosophy for Girls gives a tour of the diverse landscape of philosophy, inspiring a new generation of women philosophers., Could you name ten women philosophers? How about three? Most people cannot. Women have long been marginalized in the field of philosophy as their contributions have historically been subsumed by their male counterparts' work, made invisible, or simply smothered. This book helps redress the gender imbalance and imparity in philosophy by offering a range of essays on perennial yet timely philosophical questions written exclusively by women philosophers. It is directed toward girls and young women interested in philosophy and analytical thinking, though all who read it will benefit from this book's spotlight on women. Anecdotes about girls or women from myth, literature, science, art, and history introduce chapter topics, and nearly all references in the book are drawn from women philosophers. Divided into four sections that correspond to major fields in philosophy (metaphysics, epistemology, social and political philosophy, and ethics) and written in lively and engaging prose, Philosophy for Girls is a rigorous yet accessible invitation to philosophical contemplation designed to inspire a new generation of philosophers. Book jacket. gtin13: 9780190072926 ISBN-10: 019007292X Book Title: Philosophy for Girls : an Invitation to the Life of Thought Intended Audience: Trade ISBN-13: 9780190072926 Table Of Content: Introduction, Melissa M. Shew and Kimberly K. GarcharPrologue: Persephone: The Invitation, Melissa M. Shew Section I: Self Chapter 1: Identity: Being-in-the-World and Becoming, Meena DhandaChapter 2: Autonomy: Being True to Ourselves, Serene KhaderChapter 3: Pride: The Complexities of Virtue and Vice, Claudia MillsChapter 4: Questions: The Heart of Philosophy, Melissa M. ShewChapter 5: Self-Knowledge: The Importance of Reflection, Karen Stohr Section II: Knowing Chapter 6: Logic: A Feminist Approach, Gillian RussellChapter 7: Doubt: Knowing and Skepticism, Julianne ChungChapter 8: Science: Unmasking Objectivity, Subrena SmithChapter 9: Technology: Experience and Mediated Realities, Robin ZebrowskiChapter 10: Art: Seeing, Thinking, Making, Patricia Locke Section III: Social Structure and Power Relations Chapter 11: Credibility: Resisting Doubts, Reimagining Knowledge, Monica PooleChapter 12: Language: Power Plays in Communication, Elisabeth CampChapter 13: Race: The Ontological Crisis of the "Human", Shannon WinnubstChapter 14: Gender: To the Binary and Beyond, Charlotte WittChapter 15: Recognition: Living a Queer-Alien-Mixed Consciousness, Shanti Chu Section IV: Contemplation in Action Chapter 16: Anger: Embracing the Medusa Trope as an Act of Resistance, Myisha CherryChapter 17: Consciousness-Raising: Social Groups and Change, TabathaÂLeggettChapter 18: Tzedek: Doing What Must Be Done, Devora ShapiroChapter 19: Empathy: Entangled Human and Nonhuman Relationships, Lori GruenChapter 20: Courage: Meliorism in Motion, Kimberly K. Garchar Item Height: 0.9 in Format: Trade Paperback Item Weight: 17.6 Oz Author: Kimberly K. Garchar brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Language: English

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  1. This book is a refreshing and empowering read that invites young women to explore philosophy in an engaging way. The writing is clear, thought-provoking, and relatable, making complex ideas accessible. It’s perfect for sparking curiosity and confidence in girls eager to think critically about the world. A must-have for inspiring the next generation of thinkers!

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