Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft is recognized as an important early feminist and moral philosopher. She argued that true virtue and the liberty of women are interdependent, and that reason, passion, and imagination all come together in her discussions of love and friendship. She valued education and knowledge, and her views on epistemology have been rare. Her notion of virtue includes its relations to liberty and duty, and Section 8 makes some general conclusions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 75 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Mary Wollstonecraft, a renowned pioneer in feminism, emerges as an astute moral philosopher in this Element. It contends that she is not only a significant figure in the feminist movement but also a brilliant mind capable of demonstrating the intrinsic connection between genuine virtue and the liberation of women. Comprising eight distinct sections, the Element begins with an introductory chapter, followed by Section 2, which delves into Wollstonecraft's concept of reason. By exploring its metaphysical underpinnings and its role as a moral capacity, the section sheds light on how reason intertwines with the passions. Sections 3 and 4 then examine the roles of the passions and the imagination in shaping human behavior. Reason, passion, and imagination come together in Wollstonecraft's discussions of love and friendship, the subject of Section 5. While Wollstonecraft values education and knowledge, discussions of her epistemology have been relatively scarce. Section 6 analyzes certain aspects of her views on knowledge. Finally, Section 7 explores Wollstonecraft's notion of virtue, encompassing its relationship with liberty and duty. Section 8 concludes with some overarching remarks.

Mary Wollstonecraft, a renowned pioneer in feminism, emerges as an astute moral philosopher in this Element. It contends that she is not only a significant figure in the feminist movement but also a brilliant mind capable of demonstrating the intrinsic connection between genuine virtue and the liberation of women. Comprising eight distinct sections, the Element begins with an introductory chapter, followed by Section 2, which delves into Wollstonecraft's concept of reason. By exploring its metaphysical underpinnings and its role as a moral capacity, the section sheds light on how reason intertwines with the passions. Sections 3 and 4 then examine the roles of the passions and the imagination in shaping human behavior. Reason, passion, and imagination come together in Wollstonecraft's discussions of love and friendship, the subject of Section 5. While Wollstonecraft values education and knowledge, discussions of her epistemology have been relatively scarce. Section 6 analyzes certain aspects of her views on knowledge. Finally, Section 7 explores Wollstonecraft's notion of virtue, encompassing its relationship with liberty and duty. Section 8 concludes with some overarching remarks.

Weight: 121g
ISBN-13: 9781009010610