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The man of reason : "male" and "female" in Western philosophy

by Genevieve Lloyd

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This new edition of Genevieve Lloyd's classic study of the maleness of reason in philosophy contains a new introduction and bibliographical essay assessing the book's place in the explosion of writing and gender since 1984.

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Genevieve Lloyd

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Genevieve Lloyd is an Emeritus Professor in Philosophy at the University of New South Wales, Australia.

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Original publication date: 1984

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Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 128.3 — Philosophy and Psychology Epistemology (how do you know what you know?) Humankind Attributes and faculties
LCC: BC177 .L58 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Logic Logic Special topics
BISAC: PHI PHILOSOPHY General

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Published: 1984
Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 128.3
LCC: BC177 .L58

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