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Feminism and Ancient Philosophy provides an assessment of the ancient philosophers' discussions of women and explains which ancient views can be fruitful for feminist theorizing today. The anthology ranges from classical Greek philosophy through the Hellenistic period, with the predominance of essays focusing on topics such as the relation of reason and the emotions, the nature of emotions and desire, and related issues in moral psychology. The volume contains new essays on Plato and Aristotle as well as pieces by prestigious scholars like Martha Nussbaum and Julia Annas. Deborah Achtenberg, Julia Annas, Elizabeth Asmis, Anne-Marie Bowery, Kathleen Cook, Patricia Curd, M. Homiak, Martha Nussbaum, D. Tress.

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This collection succeeds well in its stated goal of providing the reader with an illustrative survey of some of the recent work in the nexus of ancient philosophy and feminist theory ... I recommend this book highly for specialists and students in the field of classics, philosophy, and women's studies, as well as for general readers. <br>-Elizabeth Belfiore, University of Minnesota <br>

This collection succeeds well in its stated goal of providing the reader with an illustrative survey of some of the recent work in the nexus of ancient philosophy and feminist theory ... I recommend this book highly for specialists and students in the field of classics, philosophy, and women's studies, as well as for general readers. -Elizabeth Belfiore, University of Minnesota

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Julie K. Ward is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University of Chicago.

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