Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir by Ursula Tidd, published by Psychology Press in 2004, offers a comprehensive exploration of the influential ideas of Simone de Beauvoir, a pivotal figure in French existentialism. This edition, written in English and spanning 157 pages, delves into her groundbreaking work that has significantly shaped contemporary discussions on gender and identity, particularly through her seminal text, The Second Sex.
Readers will find a thorough examination of key themes in Beauvoir’s thought, including existentialism, ethics, and feminist theory. The book addresses various aspects of her work, such as gender studies, literature, and the concepts of sexuality and the body. This resource serves as an accessible introduction for students across disciplines like literature, cultural studies, and philosophy, providing insights into Beauvoir’s lasting impact on feminist inquiry and social science.
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Simone de Beauvoir’s groundbreaking work has transformed the way we think about gender and identity. Without her 1949 text The Second Sex, gender theory as we know it today would be unthinkable. A leading figure in French existentialism, Beauvoir’s concepts of ‘becoming woman’ and of woman as ‘Other’ are among the most influential ideas in feminist enquiry and debate.
This book guides the reader through the main areas of Simone de Beauvoir’s thought, including:
*existentialism and ethics
*gender studies and feminism
*literature and autobiography
*sexuality, the body and ageing
Drawing upon Beauvoir’s literary and theoretical texts, this is the ideal introduction to her thought for students on a range of courses including literature, cultural studies, gender, philosophy and modern languages.
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