Women philosophers of the early modern period

Presents A Selection From The Largely Unknown Writings Of Women Philosophers Of The Early Modern Period. Included Are Letters To Prominent Philosophers, Philosophical Tracts, And Comments On Controversies Of The Day. Each Is Prefaced With A Brief Biographical Synopsis And Some Context. Paper Edition (unseen), $6.95. Annotation Copyright By Book News, Inc., Portland, Or An invaluable complement to the standards works in early modern philosophy, this anthology introduces an important selection from the largely unknown writings of women philosophers of the early modern period. Readings comment on major works of the period and are easily integrated into courses in the history of modern philosophy. Included are letters to prominent philosophers, philosophical tracts arguing a particular view, and comments on controversies of the day. Each section is prefaced by a headnote giving a biographical account of its author and setting the piece in historical context. Atherton's introduction provides a solid framework for assessing these works and their place in modern philosophy. -- from back cover Women Philosophers of the Early Modem Period 4 Contents 8 Acknowledgments 10 Introduction 12 1. Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia 20 2. Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle 33 3. Anne Viscountess Conway 57 4. Damaris Cudworth, Lady Masham 88 5. Mary As tell 107 6. Catharine Trotter Cockburn 137 7. Lady Mary Shepherd 158 Bibliography 171 Women,Philosophers,of,the,Early,Modem,Period