Ebook: Motherhood : philosophy for everyone : the birth of wisdom
- Tags: Electronic books
- Series: Philosophy for everyone
- Year: 2010
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- City: Chichester, U.K
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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The complex world of motherhood is here unveiled. Covering issues ranging from whether we should occasionally lie to our children, to the unexpected challenges and complications of being a mother, Motherhood - Philosophy for Everyone offers insightful, serious but often humorous essays that can be enjoyed by everyone - including husbands and fathers.
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Considers salient philosophical issues relating to pregnancy, birth, babycare, and raising a child
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Chapters include "The Days and Nights of a New Mother: Existentialism in the Nursery", "The Media Proudly Presents: Lessons' from Celebrity Moms", and "The Off Button: Thought Experiments and Child Control"
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Contains work from diverse academic perspectives, including economics, psychology, education, English, sociology, women's studies, and theological studies, as well as from nurses and stay-at-home mothers
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Includes a foreword by Judith Warner, the New York Times columnist ("Domestic Disturbances") and author of Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety
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