Author(s): Suki Finn (Editor); David Edmonds; Nigel Warburton

Philosophy | Sale Books

Thirty leading women philosophers draw on the rich heritage of the philosophical tradition to explore topics of pressing interest for today.

Women of Ideas is edited by Suki Finn and based upon lively interviews with David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton, from Philosophy Bites, the world's foremost philosophy podcast. These conversations illuminate diverse aspects of being human: personal, social, and political. The contributors discuss the relations between men and women, between humans and animals, between cultures, and between nations. They look at things wrong with our world, such as injustice, deprivation, and bias; they consider the role of civility, trust, and consent in our interactions. There are reflections on the history of philosophy from Plato to Foucault, and a discussion of philosophy in Africa. The volume concludes by investigating how philosophy works, whether it can make progress, and its role in public life. Anyone interested in philosophical reflection on our world will find much to stimulate them here.