Women, Political Philosophy and Politics / / Liz Sperling.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Backlist eBook-Package 2013-2000
• VerfasserIn: Sperling, Liz,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2001
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 p.)

This new book explores the interface between political philosophy and politics, looking at the effects of philosophical traditions on the contemporary relationship between women and politics.Analysing key concepts in political philosophy, the author illustrates how common ideas - entrenched in the development of political thought and practice - have become almost intractable 'truths' that continue to differentiate between the sexes in politics.Liz Sperling looks in detail at the works of Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, Rawls and Nozick, considering general themes to which they have all contributed - such as the state of nature, the state, markets, citizenship and representation. The focus then turns to the specific contributions of the philosophers that continue to influence the association of women to politics. These include an analysis of Greek classicists' establishment of andocracy, Rousseau's treatise on education for citizenship, and nineteenth-century ideas of equality.In conclusion, the themes demonstrated throughout are drawn together to show how they translate into contemporary policy on women in politics. Offering an original insight into the ways in which political thought influences political practice, this will be essential reading in a key area of politics, philosophy and women's studies.Key FeaturesExplores the interface between political philosophy and practical politicsCovers key political philosophers over time - Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, Rawls, NozickUniquely examines the effects of traditional philosophy on the contemporary relationship between women and politics

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Women, Political Philosophy and Politics: Theory and Practice in Conflict? -- Chapter 2: The State of Nature and the Origins of the Exclusionary State -- Chapter 3: The State that Ends at the Front Door -- Chapter 4: Citizenship and Representation: A Case of Protective Custody? -- Chapter 5: Plato and Aristotle: Androcracy Incarnate -- Chapter 6: Hobbes and Locke: Divine Right of Contract Man -- Chapter 7: Rousseau: Education for the Common Good -- Chapter 8: Mill, Marx and Engels: Equality and the Common Man -- Chapter 9: Rawls and Nozick: Justice and Masculinised Politics -- Chapter 10: Never Decreasing Circles: The Legacy of Political Philosophy -- Bibliography -- Index