Ecofeminist Philosophy A Western Perspective

A philosophical exploration of the nature, scope, and significance of ecofeminist theory and practice. This book presents the key issues, concepts, and arguments which motivate and sustain ecofeminism from a western philosophical perspective.

Karen J. Warren is professor of philosophy at Macalester College

Preface

ix

Introduction

xiii

Nature Is a Feminist Issue

1

(20)

Motivating Ecofeminism by Taking Empirical Data Seriously

What Are Ecofeminists Saying?

21

(22)

An Overview of Ecofeminist Positions

Quilting Ecofeminist Philosophy

43

(30)

A Western Perspective on What Ecofeminist Philosophy Is

How Should We Treat Nature?

73

(24)

Ecofeminist Philosophy and Environmental Ethics

Ethics in a Fruit Bowl

97

(28)

Ecofeminist Ethics

Must Everyone Be Vegetarian?

125

(22)

Ecofeminist Philosophy and Animal Welfarism

What Is Ecological about Ecofeminist Philosophy?

147

(28)

Ecofeminist Philosophy, Ecosystem Ecology, and Leopold's Land Ethic

With Justice for All

175

(18)

Ecofeminist Philosophy and Social Justice

Surviving Patriarchy

193

(24)

Ecofeminist Philosophy and Spirituality

Bibliography

217

(18)

Index

235

(19)

About the Author

254

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Ecofeminist Philosophy A Western Perspective on What It is and Why It Matters

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