Pragmatist Feminism and the Work of Charlene Haddock Seigfried - by Lee A McBride III & Erin McKenna (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A contemporary appraisal of the breadth, significance, and legacy of the work of Charlene Haddock Seigfried, this book brings together writings focused on pragmatist feminism/feminist pragmatism, contemporary pragmatism, William James and the reconstruction of philosophy, education and American philosophy in the 21st century.

Charlene Haddock Seigfried is a looming figure in American thought and feminist theory who coined the phrase 'pragmatist feminist' which has become an increasingly important concept in contemporary philosophy. Seigfried argues that pragmatism and its rich history is a natural ally for feminism and that the creative combination of these two traditions can pave the way for a genuinely emancipatory feminist practice. Pragmatist Feminism and the Work of Charlene Haddock Seigfried explores and pushes this theory and brings it into conversation with some of the most vibrant strands of current philosophy.

Review Quotes

"This wide-ranging book carefully sets out the enormous influence of Seigfried's work on both philosophy and feminism. It illustrates Seigfried's role as the key contemporary propagator of pragmatist feminism, and forms an insightful tribute to her life and work that will be essential reading for practitioners and scholars working across various disciplines." --Clara Fischer, Vice-Chancellor Illuminate Fellow, Queens' University Belfast, Northern Ireland

"This important collection does double-duty, advancing the field of pragmatist feminism and exploring the groundbreaking work of Charlene Haddock Seigfried, who put the field on the map. Not only is the book intellectually rich, but it also demonstrates the powerful impact that Seigfried has had on many lives and careers." --Shannon Sullivan, Professor of Philosophy and Health Psychology, UNC Charlotte, USA

"Offering a mix of theoretical analysis, practical application, and personal reflection (including a chapter by Seigfried herself), this book is a must-read for those who wish to gain a holistic picture of the work and person largely responsible for the emergence and growth of pragmatist feminism." --Barbara J. Lowe, Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. John Fisher College, USA

About the Author

Lee McBride III is Professor of Philosophy at The College of Wooster, USA. He is editor of A Philosophy of Struggle: The Leonard Harris Reader (Bloomsbury, 2020) and author of Ethics and Insurrection: A Pragmatism for the Oppressed (Bloomsbury 2021).

Erin McKenna is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon, USA. She is author of Livestock: Food, Fiber, and Friends (2018), Pets, People, and Pragmatism (2013), and The Task of Utopia: A Pragmatist and Feminist Perspective (2001). She is co-author of American Philosophy: From Wounded Knee to the Present (Bloomsbury, 2015) and co-editor of Jimmy Buffett and Philosophy (2009) and Animal Pragmatism: Rethinking Human-Nonhuman Relationships (2004). She is also co-editor of the journal Hypatia and Hypatia Reviews Online.