Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to explore the phenomenological notion of embodiment, to explain the objectification and coercion that women and their bodies experience on a daily basis. I build the philosophical foundation of this thesis on Husserlian and Merleau-Pontian phenomenology, as well as, their work’s receptions in feminist philosophy of the early 20th century, mainly Simone de Beauvoir, as well as, more contemporary thinkers like Luce Irigaray and Judith Butler. Moreover, the thesis argues for a return to the traditional phenomenological notion of embodiment while incorporating elements of sexuality and sexual difference.

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Philosophy Department

Degree Name

MA in Philosophy

Graduation Date

Spring 2021

Submission Date

5-23-2021

First Advisor

Prof. Steffen Stelzer

Committee Member 1

Dr. Patrick Hassan

Committee Member 2

Dr. Lawrie Phillips

Extent

48 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval

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