Olympe De Gouges

Olympe de Gouges, though a well-known historical figure, has not been investigated as a philosopher until quite recently. Yet, many of her writings have philosophical import, whether they are written in the genre of the philosophical treatise, drama or political pamphlets.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Education, Progress and Social Reform; 3. Liberty; 4. Equality; 5. Death, Reputation and Legacy.

Summary

Olympe de Gouges, though a well-known historical figure, has not been investigated as a philosopher until quite recently. Yet, many of her writings have philosophical import, whether they are written in the genre of the philosophical treatise, drama or political pamphlets.

Product details

• Authors: Sandrine (Bilkent University Berges, Sandrine Bergès
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781009010528
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0901052-8
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements on Women in the History of Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, Philosophy, Feminism & feminist theory, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Feminism and feminist theory, History of Western philosophy