Freedom does not remove the necessity of action, but imposes it tp, chap. Moira gatens ed, feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza by professor moira gatens, 9780271035154, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Feminist conjunctions susan james talks to genevieve lloyd and moira gatens in the third of a series of wpr interviews. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza professor. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Eitenne and politics etienne balibar snippet view you are a badass every day. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza download feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Gatens is a fellow of the australian academy of the humanities and she previously held the spinoza chair at the university. It is the first booklength study dedicated to the rereading of spinoza s ethical and theologicopolitical works from a feminist perspective.
Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza by professor moira gatens, 9780271035161, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. There is an explosion of interest in spinozas philosophy in the past decade or so. Law and sovereignty in spinoza s politics susan james further reading list of contributors index. Moira gatens is an australian academic feminist philosopher and current challis professor of philosophy at the university of sydney. Edited by moira gatens this volume makes a significant contribution, both to spinoza studies and to feminist theory. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jan 11, 20 moira gatens investigates the ways in which differently sexed bodies can occupy the same social or political space. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza edited by. In this intriguing book, moira gatens and genevieve lloyd show us that in spite of or rather because of spinozas apparent strangeness, his. Examines the ways in which his philosophy presents a resource for the reconceptualization of friendship, sexuality, politics and ethics in contemporary lifeprovided by publisher.
Spinoza s notion of freedom is not opposed to power, nor is freedom opposed to necessity. In 200708 she was a fellow at the wissenschaftskolleg be. Rather, necessity is the condition of the possibility of becoming conscious of our power, or put differently. Gatens is a fellow of the australian academy of the humanities and she previously held the spinoza chair at the university of amsterdam, netherlands. Susan james talks to genevieve lloyd and moira gatens. Three questions for moira gatens and spinoza cynthia. Publications for moira gatens 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015. Moira gatens on law, religion, and human rights in eliot, feuerbach, and spinoza.
While spinoza did not condemn marriage, he rejected it for himself, perhaps fearing the ill temper of a woman, and in any case recognizing in matrimony a threat to his scholarly interests. In this intriguing book, moira gatens and genevieve lloyd show us that in spite of or rather because of spinoza s apparent strangeness, his philosophy can be a rich resource for cultural selfunderstanding in the present. Gatens has published widely in social and political philosophy and in feminist studies, and is also internationally renowned as a spinoza scholar. Her books include feminism and philosophy 1991, imaginary bodies. In this intriguing book, moira gatens and genevieve lloyd show us that in spite of or rather because of spinozas apparent strangeness, his philosophy can be a rich resource for cultural selfunderstanding in the present. Moira gatens ed, feminist interpretations of benedict. Collective imaginings isbn 9780415165716 pdf epub moira. Spinozas notion of freedom is not opposed to power, nor is freedom opposed to necessity. Aug 28, 2008 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Moira gatens knappe samenvatting van waar het spinoza om. Moira gatens is professor of philosophy at the university of sydney,where she was awarded an australian. How can spinoza shed any light on contemporary thought.
Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza re reading the canon 1st edition. The book traces a largely neglected geneaology of philosophers from spinoza, nietzsche, freud, foucault and deleuze and. In this intriguing book, moira gatens and genevieve lloyd show us that in spite ofor rather because ofspinozas apparent strangeness, his philosophy can, isbn 9780415165716. Imaginary bodies is a collection of essays that offer a sustained challenge to traditional philosophical notions of the body, sex and gender. It is the first book length study dedicated to the rereading of spinoza s ethical and theologicopolitical works from a feminist perspective. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. Gatens, moira spinoza wiki fandom powered by wikia.
The study of biblical narratives and language, spinoza says, can be very profitable in the matter of social relations insofar as they reveal the. A collection of essays on the metaphysical, political, theological, ethical and psychological writings of spinoza. Spinozas ethics by beth lord 9780253222046 paperback. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza edited by moira.
Moira gatens university of sydney will present her paper. What characterises this revival of interest is an increasingly wider perspective in examining his works. Moira gatens explores alternative positions to dualism by exploring psychoanalytic, foucaultian and spinozist notions of embodiment. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is the first booklength study dedicated to the rereading of spinozas ethical and theologicopolitical works from a feminist perspective. This volume brings established scholars together with new voices to engage with the complex system of philosophy proposed by spinoza in his masterpiece. Click download or read online button to feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza book pdf for free now. Jan 28, 2019 at the next meeting of the london spinoza circle on thursday 7th february 2019, 3.
Spinoza s ethics, published in 1677, is considered his greatest work and one of historys most influential philosophical treatises. At the next meeting of the london spinoza circle on thursday 7th february 2019, 3. The novels of george eliot who translated spinozas works represent a significant development for those who aim to resolve such. Spinoza, past and present by moira gatens and genevieve lloyd. Representations of sexual difference have unacknowledged philosophical roots which cannot be dismissed as a superficial bias on the part of the philosopher, nor removed without destroying the coherence of the philosophical system concerned. Moira gatens at the london spinoza circle, 7th february. In this engaging and unpretentious introduction, beth lord guides the beginning student through the maze of propositions and axioms of spinozas ethics with unflagging patience and encouragement. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Moira gatens at the london spinoza circle, 7th february 2019.
The new spinoza theory out of bounds edited by warren montag and ted stolz. Moira gatens is professor of philosophy at the university of sydney, where she was awarded an australian research professorship in 2006. Moira gatens ed, feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza pennsylvania state up this volume brings together international scholars working at the intersection of spinoza studies and critical and feminist philosophy. Spinozas ethics, published in 1677, is considered his greatest work and one of historys most influential philosophical treatises. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. George eliots incarnation of the divine in romola and benedict spinozas blessedness. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza by moira. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza edited by moira gatens. Volume 63, issue 3, summer 2019 the work of simondon. Spinozas free citizen meets wollstonecrafts feminist republican dreyfus room, birkbeck, university of london, 26 russell square, london wc1b 5dq abstract i offer an account of spinozas free man. Moira gatens is professor of philosophy at the university of sydney in australia. Read collective imaginings spinoza, past and present by moira gatens available from rakuten kobo. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza by moira gatens.
This volume brings together international scholars working at the intersection of spinoza studies and critical and feminist philosophy. Leninism can be represented as a finished theory, a closed system which it has been, for too long, by communist parties. Spinozas reflections on scripture and religion in the tractatus theologicopoliticus ttp remain relevant today because they offer an account of the constitution of society. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza rereading the canon 9780271035161. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The essays take what gatens calls an integrated approach 11, addressing not just the ethics but also spinozas political writings. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza rereading. Cynthia willett, three questions for moira gatens and spinoza. Moira gatens, on the other hand, focuses on spinoza s reluctance to define a robust notion of a human nature, which is most characteristic of the e.
Imaginary bodies ethics, power and corporeality taylor. Moira gatens knappe samenvatting van waar het spinoza om ging. Moira gatens investigates the ways in which differently sexed bodies can occupy the same social or political space. A reading of spinoza s ethics, of god luce irigaray 10.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Teachers and students alike should welcome this new addition to spinoza studies. A reading of spinozas ethics, of god luce irigaray 10. This stimulating collection of essays offers readers in both fields some provocative, and sometimes controversial, new interpretations of the classic rationalist philosopher. After completing her phd, moira gatens taught at monash university 1987 and the australian national university 19871992 before returning to sydney in 1992. Law and sovereignty in spinozas politics susan james further reading list of contributors index. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
In this intriguing book, moira gatens and genevieve lloyd show us that in spite ofor rather because of spinoza s apparent strangeness, his philosophy can be a rich source for cultural selfunderstanding in the present. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza moira gatens. Cynthia willett, three questions for moira gatens and. A spinozistic alternative to the distinction between sex and gender genevieve lloyd. Spinoza on the pathos of idolatrous love and the hilarity of true love amelie rorty. Moira gatens, on the other hand, focuses on spinozas reluctance to define a robust notion of a human nature, which is most characteristic of the e. Using her work on spinoza, gatens develops alternative conceptions of power, new ways of conceiving womens embodiment and their legal, political and ethical status.
In this intriguing book, moira gatens and genevieve. Ethics, power and corporeality 1 by moira gatens isbn. Feminist interpretations of benedict spinoza moira. She is a fellow of the academy of the humanities and the academy of the social sciences in australia. Collective imaginings ebook by moira gatens rakuten kobo.
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