The Concept of Woman: The Early Humanist Reformation, 1250-1500: 2 - Softcover

Allen, Prudence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802833470 ISBN 13: 9780802833471

Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2006

Synopsis

This seminal work is the second part of a widely praised study of the concept of woman in the history of Western philosophy. Sister Prudence Allen explores claims about sex and gender identity in the works of over fifty philosophers (both men and women) in the late medieval and early Renaissance periods. Touching on the thought of every philosopher who considered sex or gender identity between A.D. 1250 and 1500, The Concept of Woman provides the analytical categories necessary for situating contemporary discussion of women in relation to men. Adding to the accessibility of this fine discussion are informative illustrations, helpful summary charts, and extracts of original source material (some not previously available in English). Encyclopedic in coverage yet clearly organized and well written, The Concept of Woman will be an invaluable resource for readers interested in a wide range of disciplines.

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About the Author

Sister Prudence Allen, RSM, is a retired professor of philosophy at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver, Colorado, and professor emerita at Concordia University, Montreal. She is the author of The Concept of Woman, published in three volumes: The Aristotelian Revolution, 750 B.C.-A.D. 1250; The Early Humanist Reformation, 1250-1500; The Search for Communion of Persons, 1500-2015.

Edition details

• Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802833470
• ISBN 13: 9780802833471
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 635