Martha Nussbaum: Ancient Philosophy Civic Education and Liberal Humanism: 77 (Södertörn Academic Studies)

From texts first published in 1972 up to her most recent work this volume consists of seven articles that discuss Martha Nussbaums work focusing on her treatments of ancient philosophy civic education and liberal humanism. The volume provides a general overview of these three aspects of Nussbaums philosophy and raises some concerns and critical questions about specific parts of her work. In addition the volume is thematically organized; some articles deal with Nussbaums readings and uses of ancient philosophers--specifically Heraclitus Plato and Aristotle respectively--while the others examine her views on liberal education cosmopolitanism human rights and aging.