Judith Still Reihenfolge der Bücher

What is man? Judith Still examines Derrida’s contribution to this long-standing philosophical and political debate, which has typically evoked a significant division between human beings and other animals. Derrida pays close attention to how animals are used to explore humanity in a range of writings, including fables and fiction. This leads to ethical questions about how humans treat sacrificing animals (say, in factory farms) while extending love to pets. And it leads to political questions about how we dehumanise ‘outsiders’, from historical matters such as colonialism and slavery to contemporary issues such as State Terror in response to 'rogue states'.

Exploring Rousseau's concept of 'beneficence' between unequal parties, Judith Still examines the complexities of just relationships in light of gender dynamics. She intertwines themes of the state, individual relations, and the genealogy of passions, while employing literary theory to analyze Rousseau's ethics. Highlighting contradictions in his work, she argues that sexual difference disrupts beneficence. Still's study reveals Rousseau's blend of Enlightenment rationality and emotional depth, illuminating his political and ethical theories through the lens of gender.