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.

Sommario

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

Info autore

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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Alison Peterman
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 17.03.2025
• EAN: 9780367619558
• ISBN: 978-0-367-61955-8
• Pagine: 304
• Serie: The Routledge Philosophers
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; 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