Genevieve Lloyd Knihy

Exploring the philosophy of Spinoza, this work presents innovative perspectives on freedom and difference. It engages with contemporary interpretations to challenge traditional notions and invites readers to rethink these fundamental concepts through a collective lens. The book aims to inspire fresh dialogues and insights into the complexities of human experience and social dynamics.

Genevieve Lloyd's book is a provocative and accessible essay on the fragmentation of the self as explored in philosophy and literature. The past is irrevocable, consciousness changes as time passes: given this, can there ever be such a thing as the unity of the self? Being in Time explores the emotional aspects of the human experience of time, commonly neglected in philosophical investigation, by looking at how narrative creates and treats the experience of the self as fragmented and the past as 'lost'. It shows the continuities, and the contrasts, between modern philosophic discussions of the instability of the knowing subject, treatments of the fragmentation of the self in the modern novel and older philosophical discussions of the unity of consciousness. Being in Time combines theoretical discussion with human experience: it will be valuable to anyone interested in the relationship between philosophy and literature, as well as to a more general audience of readers who share Augustine's experience of time as making him a 'problem to himself'.

Engaging with contemporary debates on climate change, this work explores the relevance of Spinoza's philosophy in addressing environmental issues. It highlights how Spinoza's ideas can provide insights into our relationship with nature and the ethical implications of climate action. By integrating historical philosophical perspectives with modern challenges, the book offers a unique framework for understanding the complexities of environmental ethics and the interconnectedness of all beings.

This new edition of Genevieve Lloyd's classic study of the maleness of reason in philosophy contains a new introduction and bibliographical essay assessing the book's place in the explosion of writing and gender since 1984.

First published in 1998. Feminist Social Thought brings together key articles by prominent feminist thinkers, offering students sophisticated treatment of the theoretical topics central to feminist social thought. This reader highlights salient concerns in contemporary feminist scholarship and the advances feminist philosophers have made.BR>The editor's introduction outlines alternative routes through the text, allowing instructors to easily adapt this reader to their particular courses and the interests of their students. Each article is prefaced with a short introduction by the editor placing it in context, highlighting the principle issues and the conclusions reached. Students will find these headnotes helpful when tackling the challenging theoretical issues addressed.BR>Representing a spectrum of feminist thinking, Feminist Social Thought is organized around seven topics constructions of gender; theorizing diversity; figurations of women; subjectivity, agency and feminist critique; social identity, solidarity and political engagement; care and its critics; and women, equality and justice. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of feminist philosophy and encouraged to think critically about challenging questions around pivotal subjects includingBR>* How are gender norms instilled, enforced, and perpetuated?BR>* What are the relationships between gender and other socially demarcated positions such as race, class and sexual orientation?BR>* What resources do women have at their disposal for recognizing their subordination and resisting it?BR>* What goals should feminist politics pursue?BR>* How can social and legal equality be reconciled with difference?BR>