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New York: Rowman & Littlefield, 2000, 256 pp., $65.00 hardcover, $21.95 paper.
Karen Warren's Ecofeminist Philosophy: A Western Perspective on What It Is and Why It Matters is a well-organized explication of the ideology that perpetuates the domination of women and nature. It would make an excellent introductory textbook for a class on environmental philosophy, feminist studies, or ecofeminism. It is clear and concise, employing figures and phrases like "Ups vs. Downs," which, albeit ingenuous, are well suited for students. Because of its accessible style, the book will serve particularly well as an introduction to ecofeminism. Finally, because of the discussions regarding moral pluralism and the reconciliation of holism with individualism, the book also captures a somewhat higher level of intellectual interest.
In "Chapter 1," Warren argues that environmental philosophy ought to be coextensive with feminism by citing empirical evidence that occurrences of environmental destruction are often coincident with hardships for women.
The second chapter considers varieties of ecofeminist perspectives on what Warren calls "women-other Other" connections, claiming that her depiction of the logic of conceptual frameworks will capture the main points of these other versions of ecofeminism.
The next seven chapters outline...