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Feminist Theories and the Meaning of Life
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum argues that, in a sense, all feminist theory is concerned with the meaning of life. Professor Nussbaum talks about feminist author Betty Friedan who, like many feminists, began by questioning the value of her own life, th...
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Hegel and the Goals of Life
Philosopher Charles Taylor discusses Hegel's beliefs about life's goals. Professor Taylor explains that Hegel saw human beings as intrinsically rational, which he linked very closely to freedom. In fact, Professor Taylor says, Hegel defined reason v...