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Book SynopsisPhilosophy's traditional "man of reason"—independent, neutral, unemotional—is an illusion. That's because the "man of reason" ignores one very important thing—the woman. Representing Reason: Feminist Theory and Formal Logic collects new and old essays that shed light on the underexplored intersection of logic and feminism.
Trade ReviewIn this excellent collection, the authors develop insightful critiques of formal logic's claims to universal authority and transcendence, and they propose creative reconstructions of a rational domain long believed impervious to gendered political critique. These innovative essays engage debates in analytic philosophy, pragmatism, and continental thought, forging productive connections between logical formalism and concrete experiences.... -- Lorraine Code, York University, Toronto
Feminist Theory and formal logic have long been thought to exist in worlds apart. This important collection brings these worlds together and shows the political undertones of even our most abstract concepts..... -- Linda Nicholson, Susan E. and William P. Stiritiz Distinguished Professor of Women's Studies, Washington University, St. Louis
This volume presents both feminist theorizing and theorizing about formal logic at their best. Feminist theorizing emerges from these essays as a growing critical movement that is showing that no area of philosophy is unsusceptible to constructive feminist rethinking. For anyone who still thinks that feminist theorizing and formal logic have little to do with each other (yet who likes to keep their views up to date), this book is essential reading. -- Phyllis Rooney, Oakland University, Michigan
In this excellent collection, the authors develop insightful critiques of formal logic's claims to universal authority and transcendence, and they propose creative reconstructions of a rational domain long believed impervious to gendered political critique. These innovative essays engage debates in analytic philosophy, pragmatism, and continental thought, forging productive connections between logical formalism and concrete experiences. -- Lorraine Code, York University, Toronto
Feminist Theory and formal logic have long been thought to exist in worlds apart. This important collection brings these worlds together and shows the political undertones of even our most abstract concepts. -- Linda Nicholson, Susan E. and William P. Stiritiz Distinguished Professor of Women's Studies, Washington University, St. Louis
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Representing Reason: Feminist Theory and Formal Logic Chapter 2 Part One: Logic and the Structure of Thought Chapter 3 The Politics of Reason: Towards a Feminist Logic Chapter 4 Feminism and the Logic of Alterity Chapter 5 Fluid Thinking: Irigaray's Critique of Formal Logic Chapter 6 Power in the Service of Love: John Dewey's Logic and the Dream of a Common Language Chapter 7 Words of Power and the Logic of Sense Chapter 8 Part Two: Logic and Empirical Knowledge Chapter 9 On Mapping a Transdisciplinary Approach to Reasoning Chapter 10 Logic From a Quinean Perspective: An Empirical Enterprise Chapter 11 Saying What It Is: Predicate Logic and Natural Kinds Chapter 12 What do Girls Know Anyway?: Rationality, Gender, and Social Control
