MARTHA NUSSBAUM AND RAE LANGTON ON THE OBJECTIFICATION OF WOMEN

Katarzyna Ciarcińska's book is a fascinating journey through the philosophical concepts of the objectification of women, analyzed through the thoughts of Martha Nussbaum and Rae Langton. The author thoroughly examines how these two outstanding philosophers define and understand this complex phenomenon, which has a profound impact on the lives of women. It is a must-read for anyone interested in feminist philosophy, ethics, and the issue of gender equality.

• Analysis of groundbreaking concepts of the objectification of women
• Presentation of the thoughts of Martha Nussbaum and Rae Langton
• Distinction between epistemic and moral objectification
• Reference to the works of Miranda Fricker and the concept of epistemic injustice
• Argument for the systematic nature of objectification
• Structure of the book reflecting the chronological development of research

This book is a valuable analysis of the phenomenon of the objectification of women, presenting it as a systematic problem rooted in prejudice. The author, referring to the works of Miranda Fricker, argues that the philosophical category of objectification can be further refined by defining it as a phenomenon based on prejudice. This is a feminist and philosophically noteworthy approach that allows for a deeper understanding of this complex problem.

The structure of the book is thoughtful and clear, reflecting the chronological development of research on the concept of the objectification of women in philosophy. It consists of four chapters, the first of which introduces the debate on this concept, while the next three present the course of research conducted by Nussbaum and Langton and the conclusions that the author draws from their reflections. This makes the book accessible both to people familiar with the topic and to those who are just beginning their adventure with feminist philosophy.

The Scientific Publishing House of the University of Szczecin, known for publishing high-quality scientific works, offers readers another valuable item. Katarzyna Ciarcińska's book is not only a philosophical analysis, but also an important voice in the discussion on gender equality and the dignity of women. Reading it will certainly encourage reflection and deepen the understanding of the problems faced by women in society.

Katarzyna Ciarcińska is a researcher specializing in feminist philosophy and ethics. Her doctoral dissertation is devoted to the analysis of the concept of the objectification of women in the thought of contemporary philosophers. The author is an active participant in scientific conferences and publishes articles in renowned philosophical journals. Her book is the result of years of research and reflection on the issue of the objectification of women.