non-clasical conceptions of god – Diversity Reading List

Hewitt Suchocki, Marjorie. The Idea of God in Feminist Philosophy

1994, Hypatia 9(4): 57-68.

Categories: Feminist Philosophy of Religion, Metaphysics & Epistemology, Philosophy of Gender Race and Sexuality, Philosophy of Religion, Value Theory

Keywords: God, feminism, feminist philosohy of religion, non-clasical conceptions of god

Expand entry: Added by: Emily Paul

Abstract: The marginal position of women within the Western tradition provides a critical vantage point for feminist redevelopment of the notion of God. Feminists tend to replace the classical categories of substance philosophies traditionally used for God with relational categories often drawn from organic philosophies. They also project the dynamic character of language itself into the discussion of God. This essay focuses on these issues as they are developed by Mary Daly and Rebecca Chopp

Comment: A good overview and development of some key feminist philosophies of religion that seek to redevelop the notion of God. If being used in a standard philosophy of religion course, it would be good to set this reading after covering the 'traditional' conceptions of God, and then to have a debate to find out the views of students regarding how we ought to conceive of God.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Recommended use: Specialised with overview

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