Cavendish

This outstanding introduction to Cavendish's philosophy explores the full span of her work. Including a chronology, glossary, and suggestions for further reading, Cavendish is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to Cavendish's philosophy for the first time.

List of contents

Chronology Introduction 1. Life 2. Nature 3. Matter 4. Motion 5. Creatures 6. Perception 7. Knowledge 8. Method 9. Order Conclusion. Glossary Bibliography Index

About the author

Alison Peterman is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Rochester, USA. She has written about early modern metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, and epistemology.

Summary

This outstanding introduction to Cavendish's philosophy explores the full span of her work. Including a chronology, glossary, and suggestions for further reading, Cavendish is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to Cavendish’s philosophy for the first time.

Product details

• Authors: Alison Peterman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.03.2025
• EAN: 9780367619558
• ISBN: 978-0-367-61955-8
• No. of pages: 304
• Series: The Routledge Philosophers
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Cultural Studies, PHILOSOPHY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Philosophy of Mind, HISTORY / Historiography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Philosophy of Science, Historiography, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Literary studies: general, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Gender studies, gender groups, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, History of Western philosophy, seventeenth century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Gender Identity