Adventures in Lesbian Philosophy

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Claudia Card
Indiana University Press, Dec 22, 1994 - Philosophy - 262 pages

"Adventures in Lesbian Philosophy contains many illuminating discussions (of S/M sex, lesbian ethics, lesbian desire, bisexuality), and includes a useful bibliography of lesbian criticism." —Passion

"This new collection edited by Claudia Card includes important articles of interest to feminist philosophy relating to lesbian feminist issues and ethics." —Ethics

" . . . a fun and engaging conceptual romp." —Journal of the History of Sexuality

These essays explore diverse positive understandings of "lesbian philosophy," from contested sexual behaviors such as pornography and sadomasochism to the meaning of "lesbianism." Editor Claudia Card has also included an up-to-date bibliography of lesbian philosophy and related works.

 

Contents

Jacquelyn N Zita
3
Tangren Alexander
11
María Lugones
27
Joyce Trebilcot
34
Naomi Scheman
41
BatAmi Bar
51
Lorena Leigh Saxe
64
Ruth Ginzberg
81
Jacquelyn N Zita
112
LESBIAN COMMUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
133
Kathleen Martindale and Martha Saunders
163
Ruthann Robson
186
Sarah Lucia Hoagland
199
Margaret A Simons
217
Claudia Card
241
Index
257

Elisabeth D Däumer
98

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About the author (1994)

CLAUDIA CARD, Professor of Philosophy and Faculty Affiliate in Women's Studies and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, is the editor of Feminist Ethics and the author of essays in numerous journals, including Signs, Hypatia, Lesbian Ethics, and Philosophical Review.

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