Story and Philosophy for Social Change in Medieval and Postmodern Writing: Reading for Change 2017 Edition Contributor(s): Carr, Allyson (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319637444 ISBN-13: 9783319637440 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Medieval - Literary Criticism | European - General - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval |
Dewey: 180 |
Series: New Middle Ages |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (1.04 lbs) 255 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |