This groundbreaking collection is the first to focus on the exclusivelyphilosophical aspects of ecological feminism. It addresses basic questionsabout the conce... » 

This groundbreaking collection is the first to focus on the exclusivelyphilosophical aspects of ecological feminism. It addresses basic questionsabout the conceptual underpinnings of womennature connections and emphasizesthe importance of seeing sexism and the exploitation of the environment asparallel forms of domination.The book addresses basic questions of conceptual analysis and justificationconcerning ecofeminism and its philosophical underpinnings. The essays discusswhether all ecofeminist positions can be considered feminist what obstaclesmust be overcome for the serious maturing of ecofeminist philosophy howecofeminist philosophy is distinctive among feminisms environmentalphilosophies and environmental activism and what ecofeminist philosophy addsto the field of environmental philosophy. The book includes contributors whoare both supportive and critical of ecofeminist positions.Contributors Douglas J. Buege Jim Cheney Christine J. Cuomo VictoriaDavion Lori Gruen David K. Johnson Phillip Payne Val Plumwood DeborahSlicer Karen J. Warren. «