Jane Duran Knihy

Focusing on the intersection of feminism and science, this book offers a critical examination of scientific practices and philosophies through a feminist lens. It aims to make complex theories accessible to students, philosophers, feminist theorists, and scientists alike, ensuring an intellectually rigorous exploration of how gender influences scientific inquiry and knowledge production.

Focusing on philosophical themes, this book examines the writings of five prominent twentieth-century women authors, including writers of color. It explores ontological, ethical, and feminist concerns in the works of Margaret Drabble, Virginia Woolf, Simone de Beauvoir, Toni Cade Bambara, and Elena Poniatowska. The author provides a comprehensive overview of each writer's contributions while emphasizing traditional philosophical inquiries alongside a detailed feminist analysis of their texts.

Jane Duran's Worlds of Knowing begins to fill an enormous gap in the literature of feminist epistemology: a wide-ranging, cross-cultural primer on worldviews and epistemologies of various cultures and their appropriations by indigenous feminist movements in those cultures. It is the much needed epistemological counterpart to work on cross-cultural feminist social and political philosophy. This project is absolutely breath-taking in scope, yet a manageable read for anyone with some background in feminist theory, history, or anthropology. Duran draws many comparisons and connections to Western philosophical and feminist ideas, yet avoids facile or imperialistic over-universalization. Her book is powerful, comprehensive, Pnd brave. It will prove an enormously useful resource for scholars in women's studies, philosophy, anthropology, religious studies and history.

Exploring feminist epistemology, this book offers a comprehensive overview of diverse worldviews and knowledge systems from various cultures. It highlights how indigenous feminist movements have engaged with and adapted these epistemologies, addressing a significant gap in existing literature. By examining cross-cultural perspectives, it provides valuable insights into the intersection of feminism and cultural knowledge.

Focusing on the role of aristocratic women in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the book explores how these figures exemplify Plato's concept of the female Guardian. Jane Duran presents a compelling argument that these women not only fit the philosophical ideal but also challenge traditional notions of gender and power during their time. Through historical analysis, the work highlights their significance in the context of Guardianship, expanding the understanding of Plato's ideas in a new and relevant way.

Focusing on key feminist philosophical concepts, this book explores five significant issues: immigration, environmental preservation, medical intervention, the peace movement, and citizenship. It examines how these topics intersect with feminist perspectives, providing insights into the implications for society and advocating for a more inclusive understanding of these critical areas.

Focusing on the contributions of women philosophers to political thought, this volume examines the works of five influential figures: Sarah Grimké, Anna Julia Cooper, Jane Addams, Rosa Luxemburg, and Hannah Arendt. It provides in-depth analyses of their ideas while contextualizing their influence within established political theory. The book highlights how these women were significant political theorists in their own right, illuminating the intersection of feminism, politics, and philosophy throughout history.

As a young girl, Jane Duran moved to Chile with her family, travelling from New York to Valparaiso on the Santa Barbara, one of the Grace Line fleet. This long journey, passing through the Panama Canal and down the Pacific coast of Latin America, has inspired her collection of poems Graceline.

Revelations offered by art when viewed or reflected on from a distance in space or time.