The Wives of Western Philosophy
The Wives of Western Philosophy examines the lives and experiences of the wives and women associated with nine distinct political thinkers--from Socrates to Marx--in order to explore the gendered…
Specifikacia The Wives of Western Philosophy
The Wives of Western Philosophy examines the lives and experiences of the wives and women associated with nine distinct political thinkers--from Socrates to Marx--in order to explore the gendered patterns of intellectual labor that permeate the foundations of Western political thought.Organized chronologically and representative of three eras in the history of political thought (Ancient, Early Modern, and Modern), nine critical biographical chapters explore the everyday acts of intellectual labor and partnership involving these "wives of the canon." Taking seriously their narratives as intimate partners reveals that wives have labored in remarkable ways throughout the history of political thought. In some cases, their labors mark the conceptual boundaries of political life; in others, they serve as uncredited resources for the production of political ideas. In all