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“If God is male, then the male is God.”

Quote by Mary Daly

Book:Beyond God the Father: toward a philosophy of women's liberation

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Beyond God the Father: toward a philosophy of women's liberation

Written by an author who delves into the intersection of philosophy, religion, and gender studies, 'Beyond God the Father' critically analyzes the impact of patriarchal systems on women's liberation. The book challenges conventional beliefs and offers a nuanced perspective on the philosophical underpinnings of women's rights and equality. more

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Mary Daly (October 16, 1928 - January 3, 2010) was an American philosopher renowned for her contributions to feminist philosophy. A key figure in the second wave of the feminist movement, she is most famous for her book 'Gyn/ecology: The Metaethics of Radical Feminism'. Daly's philosophy focused on the significance of gender as a fundamental category of analysis, and her work has had a substantial impact on feminist theory. more

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