A Feminist Cosmology : Ecology, Solidarity, and Metaphysics - Hardcover

Howell, Nancy R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1573926531 ISBN 13: 9781573926539

Publisher: Humanities Press, 2000

Synopsis

In this timely, thoughtful book, which goes to the heart of feminist concerns in the context of larger social, ecological, and theological issues, Nancy R. Howell proposes an ecofeminist worldview based on the organic-relational philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. In particular, the book explores the ways in which Whitehead's philosophy can help to establish interrelationships among various women's communities, the relationship between humanity and nature, and the theological process of relating the world to God.Howell strives to develop principles that are compatible with the wide spectrum of women's voices from different racial backgrounds and social strata. Specifically, she moves beyond mere acknowledgment of differing perspectives within the woman's movement and seriously engages criticisms of race-privileged white feminism by African American ("womanist") and Latin American (mujerista) activists.A Feminist Cosmology calls for a self-critical reformation of feminist thought based on a more inclusive framework, one that takes into account the diversity of relationships among women, the deep interdependence of humanity and the ecosystem, and ultimately the variety of theological perspectives relating the world to God.

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In this timely, thoughtful book, which goes to the heart of feminist concerns about larger social, ecological, and theological issues, Nancy R. Howell proposes an ecofeminist worldview informed by the organic, relational philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. Whitehead's view that we are our relationships means that it's importnat to understand how women construct relationships with women, with nature, and with God.

Howell expresses ecofeminist principles in conversation with a wide spectrum of women's voices from diverse ethnic backgrounds and social strata. She moves beyond mere acknowledgment of differing perspectives within the women's movement and seriously engages criticisms of race-privileged white feminism by African American ("womanist") and Latin American ("mujerista") activists.

A FEMINIST COSMOLOGY calls for a self-critical reformation of feminist thought with reverence for the diversity of relationships among women, the deep interdependence of humanity and the ecosystem, and ultimately the variety of theological perspectives relating the world to God.

About the Author:

Nancy R. Howell (Kansas City, MO) is academic dean and associate professor of theology and philosophy of religion at Saint Paul School of Theology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Humanities Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1573926531
• ISBN 13: 9781573926539
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 141