Three Cartesian Feminist Treatises

Introduction to the Series, by Margaret L. King and Albert Rabil Jr. Introduction: Poullain de la Barre's Cartesian Feminism Note on the Texts On the Equality of the Two SexesIntroduction On the Equality of the Two SexesOn the Education of LadiesIntroduction On the Education of LadiesOn the Excellence of Men: Preface and RemarksIntroduction Preface RemarksSelect Bibliography Index

About the author

Marcelle Maistre Welch is professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages at Florida International University. Vivien Bosley is associate professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta.

Summary

Applying Cartesian principles to "The Woman Question" Poullain demonstrated by rational deduction that the inequality of the sexes was merely prejudice. Poullain advocated an enlightened feminine education, laying the groundwork for the future liberation movement.

Product details

• Authors: Francois Poulain De La Barre, Vivien Bosley, Francois Poulain De La Barre, Franpcois Poulain de La Barre, Francois Poullain De La, Francois Poullain de la Barre, Marcelle Maistr Welch
• Assisted by: Vivien Bosley (Translation)
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2002
• EAN: 9780226676548
• ISBN: 978-0-226-67654-8
• No. of pages: 366
• Dimensions: 228 mm x 153 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 574 g
• Series: Other Voice in Early Modern Eu; Other Voice in Early Modern Eu; The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe; Other Voice in Early Modern Europe (CHUP)
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research