The Philosophy of Autism

The Philosophy of Autism

by Jami L. Anderson, Simon Cushing

240 pages· 2012· ISBN 9781442217096
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This book examines autism from the tradition of analytic philosophy, working from the premise that Autism Spectrum Disorders raise interesting philosophical questions that need to be and can be addressed in a manner that is clear, jargon-free, and accessible. The goal of the original essays in this book is to provide a philosophically rich analysis of issues raised by autism and to afford dignity and respect to those impacted by autism by placing it at the center of the discussion.

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    How does the book’s use of analytic philosophy change the way we traditionally discuss autism compared to medical or psychological frameworks?

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    In what ways does placing autism at the center of philosophical inquiry challenge our fundamental definitions of personhood and human agency?

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    How do the essays in the book balance abstract theoretical concepts with the lived, everyday realities of autistic individuals?

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