Canon Fodder

Canon Fodder, Volume 1, is a scholarly exploration of political philosophy and feminist theory. Author Penny A Weiss examines the historical memory of female thinkers who were excluded from the Western canon of political science. By analyzing the works of figures such as Mary Astell, Emma Goldman, and Christine de Pizan, the text recovers voices that have been treated as expendable in the history of social science and political theory.

This volume of philosophy focuses on restoring these women to the academic conversation. The first section discusses the nature of political inquiry, while the second part offers alternative visions of power, equality, and community. By challenging the traditional lists of great books, Canon Fodder, Volume 1, connects theoretical history and theory to practical political life and the way citizens understand the texts that justify government actions.