The work of women philosophers in the early modern period has traditionally been overlooked, yet their writing on topics such as reality, time, mind and matter holds valuable lessons for our understanding of metaphysics and its history. This volume of new essays explores the work of nine key female figures: Bathsua Reginald, Anna Maria van Schurman, Elisabeth of Bohemia, Margaret Cavendish, Anne Conway, Damaris Cudworth Masham, Mary Astell, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, and Emilie Du Chatelet. Investigating issues from eternity to free will and from body to natural laws, the essays uncover...
The work of women philosophers in the early modern period has traditionally been overlooked, yet their writing on topics such as reality, time, mind a...
What is time? This is one of the most fundamental questions we can ask. Emily Thomas explores how a new theory of time emerged in the seventeenth century. The 'absolute' theory of time held that it is independent of material bodies or human minds, so even if nothing else existed (with the possible exception of God) there would be time.
What is time? This is one of the most fundamental questions we can ask. Emily Thomas explores how a new theory of time emerged in the seventeenth cent...
Investigates early modern women philosophers' views on metaphysics, including matter, time and mind. It uncovers neglected perspectives and demonstrates their historical importance. Cutting-edge and fully contextualised, this volume will be essential for scholars and students of early modern philosophy, religion and science, as well as of the history of feminism.
Investigates early modern women philosophers' views on metaphysics, including matter, time and mind. It uncovers neglected perspectives and demonstrat...
