EAN: 9783319637440

STORY AND PHILOSOPHY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEDIE...

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.

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