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...Benhabib is a prominent feminist political theorist. One work she edited, Feminist Contentions: a Philosophical Exchange (1995), is currently read by concentrators enrolled in the Social Studies 10, the sophomore tutorial...
...Benhabib said she plans to lecture in Social Studies 10 on critical theory, and also possibly on feminism and on the social theorist Max Weber. Benhabib also said she hoipes to "bridge a gap" she sees between the social sciences and literary and cultural studies...
...Benhabib also said she plans to initiate a colloquium series, directed toward concentrators and also to a broader audience, tentatively titled "Great Conversations." The conversations would be a "kind of happy hour" held once a month and would feature speakers on such topics as "Is Social Theory Dead?" and "Multiculturalism or Tribalism...
...very excited about Professor Benhabib's appointment," said Judith E. Vichniac, director of studies in Social Studies. "She has an abiding interest in social theory and other intellectual aspects of the program, and I think she will be a wonderful chair...
...Benhabib was nominated for the chair last year. However, because she decided to take a leave of absence this academic year, Maier agreed to stay on as chair for a fourth year...