Donna Haraway
American author and academic
Born
September 6th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Academic focused on the intersections of science, technology, and feminism. Wrote the influential essay 'A Cyborg Manifesto' in 1985, which explored the relationship between humans and technology. Engaged in debates surrounding the philosophy of science, the nature of gender, and the implications of new technologies. Authored several significant works, including 'Simians, Cyborgs, and Women' and 'When Species Meet'.
Authored 'A Cyborg Manifesto'
Wrote 'Simians, Cyborgs, and Women'
Contributed to feminist theory and science studies
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