Story and Philosophy for Social Change in Medieval and Postmodern Writing - Reading for Change (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book bridges medieval and contemporary philosophical thinkers, examining the relationship between fiction and philosophy for bringing about social change. Drawing on the philosophical reading and writing practices of medieval author Christine de Pizan and twentieth-century philosopher Luce Irigaray, and through an engagement with Hans-Georg Gadamer's work on tradition and hermeneutics, it develops means to re-write the stories and ideas that shape society. It argues that reading for change is possible; by increasing our capacity to perceive and engage tradition, we become more capable of positively shaping the forces that shape us. Following the example of the two women whose work it explores, Story and Philosophy works through philosophy and narrative to deeply transform the allegorical, political, and continental tradition it engages. It is essential reading for students and scholars interested in medieval studies, feminist studies, and critical theory.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	The New Middle Ages
Release date:	October 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Allyson Carr
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	255
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-63744-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-63744-4
Barcode:	9783319637440

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