The complex world of motherhood is here unveiled. Covering issues ranging from whether we should occasionally lie to our children, to the unexpected challenges and complications of being a mother, Motherhood – Philosophy for Everyone offers insightful, serious but often humorous essays that can be enjoyed by everyone – including husbands and fathers. Considers salient philosophical issues relating to pregnancy, birth, babycare, and raising a child Chapters include «The Days and Nights of a New Mother: Existentialism in the Nursery», «The Media Proudly Presents: Lessons' from Celebrity Moms», and «The Off Button: Thought Experiments and Child Control» Contains work from diverse academic perspectives, including economics, psychology, education, English, sociology, women's studies, and theological studies, as well as from nurses and stay-at-home mothers Includes a foreword by Judith Warner, the New York Times columnist («Domestic Disturbances») and author of Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety
