The Bloomsbury Handbook of Wittgensteinian Feminism - (Bloomsbury Handbooks) (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

This book provides the first in-depth examination of philosophy and feminism in the works of Wittgenstein, exploring the diverse approaches within this emerging field

The four thematic parts are accompanied by an introduction from the editors. They cover the history of ordinary language philosophy, moral and political thought, feminist epistemology and conceptual approaches to gender. Chapters are written by feminist philosophers who question the way in which ordinary language philosophy can enrich moral thought. Authoritative and comprehensive, it increases the visibility of a significant field outside of mainstream philosophy and confirms the continuing impact of Wittgenstein.

Review Quotes

"The Bloomsbury Handbook of Wittgensteinian Feminism is philosophical inquiry at its best. The essays reconfigure the busy intersections of ordinary language philosophy, epistemology, and moral, political, and feminist philosophy. There are productive tensions between the essays in this volume, which open new and exciting avenues for exploration on matters of great importance in living. If the goodness of a philosophical text is measured in its usefulness, as Wittgenstein suggests, this book sets a new standard." --Peg O'Connor, Professor of Philosophy and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, Gustavus Adolphus College, USA

"This is a rich, deep, and revelatory collection of bold new explorations of the philosophy of Wittgenstein, of feminist philosophy, and of possible future interactions between them. It will surely become a central reference point in discussion, research, and university teaching in these areas, both at once and in the years to come." --Sophie-Grace Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, The Open University, United Kingdom

"This wonderful and creative volume shows how Wittgenstein's philosophy and feminism are, not just allies, but friends - how Wittgenstein's approach to philosophy, language, context can be brought to life in current investigations of feminist struggles. Focusing on the philosophical practice of ordinary language philosophy, the volume admirably brings together and develops excellent scholarship on Wittgenstein and feminism today." --Anne-Marie Søndergaard Christensen, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

"Tracing Wittgenstein's influence on woman philosophers and assessing the relevance of ordinary language philosophy for exploring the concept of woman and the social and political realities of women, this handbook firmly places Wittgensteinian feminism on the intellectual map. It deserves the attention of all analytically minded feminist philosophers as well as any philosopher interested in Wittgenstein." --Camilla Kronqvist, University Lecturer in Philosophy, Åbo Akademi University, Finland

"Wittgenstein was personally no "feminist". Yet this volume shows the remarkable impact his work has inspired among a diverse range of feminists, beginning with Anscombe, Foot, Murdoch and Midgley and carrying through in a bright line to the present." --Juliet Floyd, Professor of Philosophy, Boston University Center for the Humanities, USA

About the Author

Jasmin Trächtler Assistant Professor at the TU Dortmund, Germany.

Isabel G. Gamero Cabrera is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy at Complutense University, Spain.

Camille Braune holds a PhD in philosophy from Paris 1-Panthéon Sorbonne University, France.

Sandra Laugier is a Professor of Philosophy at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, France.