Considered a heroine of feminism, Wollstonecraft argues that women, rather than cultivating power from sexual allure, should be honest, intelligent, and independent. Her views about how women's innate worth is denigrated by improper definitions of the feminine in novels, advice literature, and in educational systems has inspired women for over two centuries.
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In this passionate reaction to Rousseau's pedagogical work Emile (1762) Wollstonecraft powerfully defends woman's ability to reason, given appropriate education. Her radical prescription was for girls to be educated alongside boys and to the same standard. Originally published in 1792, this is a foundational work of feminist political thought.
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By pixielizards
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This might be a frightening generalisation, but the majority of people reading this book are probably doing so in the confines of a formal education course. If you're a woman and the following statement is true Mary Wollstonecraft would be delighted. This book is a complex philosophical argument for the emancipation and education of women. The language of the book, as with most late eighteenth century text is wordy and therefore it's going to be slow read, to understand and evaluate Wollstonecraft's arguments. However, the arguments she makes are skilful and still with relevance today.
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For anyone into philosophy, this is a definate read. A product of the Age of Reason, Mary Wollstonecraft applies reason to why women should be educated equally with men so both may benefit from virtue. Very intriguing even for a man. Read it.
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I would expect a reputable publisher like Penguin to make it clear that what they are offering with this "great ideas" collection is *abridged* versions of the books. Get the Dover Thrift edition instead!
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She is an intelligent fool and should be alive today to watch The...
I love this book and not just because Mary Wolstencraft wrote it, but it shows the world that women are incapable of being honest when given the freedom to think for self. Read more
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rights of woman
A book I had been recommended to read and found it very interesting, a view from long ago - how times change
Published 11 months ago by Sue
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Read it.
This book is truly marvellous. Wollstonecraft is a brilliant woman; I can honestly say this is one of the few books I've ever read which is 'life-changing.'
Published 15 months ago by C. H. Martin
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A Pioneering Work
Mary Wollstoncraft is pretty well spot on with her observations of men and women as they were in Regency times. Read more
Published 20 months ago by N. B. Croad
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This is not an easy read. The writing is often dated, referencing people and events that I'd never heard of but that the author assumes are familiar, the footnotes help some. Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by Anna-Lena
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Very complicated didn't really understand it
This book is very complicated... and i guess it would be OK for those of you studying this topic in depth, however for those of you looking for a simple book don't bother.
Published on 4 Jan 2004 by E. Howie
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