Cross-Cultural Thinkers Series--Power and Obedience/. Feminist Theology and Philosophy Anthology

Author: (English) Sarah Coakley
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: In this book, Sarah Coakley encounters a central paradox in theological feminism—what she calls the "paradox of power and vulnerability." Power and Submission collects some of her foundational works in this field, exploring this issue and offering a novel perspective for contemporary feminist thought. In recent years, gender theory has become increasingly detailed in its description of secular "power," which suppresses the development of human nature. The submission to some form of sacred "power" can sustain true human freedom and discipline the sadistic will that seeks to control both women and men. However, feminist theology is reluctant to acknowledge this form of submission. Power and Submission addresses the question: How can one make sense of these narratives about sacred "power" and human "power"? Coakley examines this issue through spiritual practices, philosophical inquiry, and theoretical analysis, arguing that contemplative practices must be the matrix sustaining all true, liberated female empowerment.