Political Correctness
For and Against
Published on 22. December 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-8476-7986-7 (ISBN)
Description
Two prominent philosophers here engage in a forthright debate over some of the centrally disputed topics in the political correctness controversy now taking place on college campuses across the nation, including feminism, campus speech codes, the western canon, and the nature of truth. Friedman and Narveson conclude the volume with direct replies to each other's positions.
Reviews / Votes
Can easily envisage making good use of this as a text in classes. * The Philosophical Quarterly * This vigorous debate between two distinguished philosophers not only illuminates what is at stake in contemporary controversies over issues but also offers an inspiring example of respectful dialogue between individuals whose views are sharply opposed. -- Alison M. Jaggar, University of Colorado, Boulder A useful paperback to consult for the primary clashes between feminists and anti-feminists in the PC wars-if you can contain your outrage. * Sewas News * The considerable appeal of this immensely provocative book lies in the serious (and respectful) attempt that each philosopher makes to grapple with the other's views and in the detailed and lucid arguments with which each page is replete. -- Nelson P. Lande, University of Massachusetts I can thank Marilyn Friedman and Jan Narveson for stimulating my thinking... Refreshingly, this book contains arguments... Friedman and Narveson are to be congratulated... -- Susan Dwyer, University of Maryland * University Press; The University Of Calgary * Immensely provocative book . . . detailed and lucid arguments . . . * Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
248 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8476-7986-7 (9780847679867)
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Persons
Marilyn Friedman is associate professor of philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis. Jan Narveson is professor of philosophy at the University of Waterloo.