| Ethics of Eros: Irigaray's Re-writing of the Philosophers Contributor(s): Chanter, Tina (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415905230 ISBN-13: 9780415905237 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1994 Annotation: "Ethics of Eros" sheds light on contemporary feminist discourse by bringing into question some of the basic distinctions and categories that orchestrate it. The work of Luce Irigaray serves as a focus for interrogating the opposition between "French" and "Anglo-American" feminism as articulated in the debate over essentialism. Tina Chanter defends Irigaray against charges of essentialism by showing that such criticisms fail to consider the theoretical background of her work. Chanter demonstrates that Irigaray inherited and attempted to move beyond the philosophical framework of Hegel, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Derrida, and Levinas. In tackling the debate over essentialism, Chanter also reconsiders the sex/gender distinction that has been fundamental to feminist theory. "Ethics of Eros" seeks to recast the differences between "French" and "Anglo-American" feminism so that they no longer represent opposing views but become capable of productive exchanges. It explains the circumstances in which the debate over essentialism arose and reveals how essentialist misreadings of Irigaray gained currency in feminist theory. The book illuminates Irigaray's writings and demonstrates the insights they hold for current feminist theory and philosophy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern - Social Science | Gender Studies |
| Dewey: 194 |
| LCCN: 93-44311 |
| Series: Culture; 21 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.7" W x 8.42" (1.22 lbs) 364 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Ethics of Eros sheds light on contemporary feminist discourse by questioning the basic distinctions and categories in feminist theory. Tina Chanter uses the work of Luce Irigaray as the focus for a critique of French and Anglo-American feminism as it is articulated in the debate over essentialism. While these two branches of feminism represent opposing views, Chanter advocates a productive exchange between the two. |