The Wollstonecraftian Mind

Sandrine Bergès, Eileen Hunt Botting, Alan Coffee

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Abstract

There has been a rising interest in the study of Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) in philosophy, political theory, literary studies and the history of political thought in recent decades. The Wollstonecraftian Mind seeks to provide a comprehensive survey of her work, not only placing it in its historical context but also exploring its contemporary significance. Comprising 38 chapters by a team of international contributors this handbook covers:

•the background to Wollstonecraft’s work
•Wollstonecraft’s major works
•the relationship between Wollstonecraft and other major philosophers
•Wollstonecraftian philosophy
•Wollstonecraft’s legacy

Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy, Wollstonecraft’s work is central to the study of political philosophy, literature, French studies, political thought, and feminism.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherRoutledge, London
Number of pages512
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781315186788
ISBN (Print)9781138709973
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2019

Publication series

NamePhilosophical Minds
PublisherRoutledge

Keywords

  • Wollstonecraft
  • Feminism
  • History of Philosophy
  • History of Women in Philosophy

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