Olympe de Gouges (Elements on Women in the History of Philosophy) - Softcover

Bergès, Sandrine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1009010522 ISBN 13: 9781009010528

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2022

Synopsis

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. In the three main sections, the author gives an overview of some of her arguments, showing their originality and their relevance to debates contemporary to her and to us. In the introduction, the author addresses the question of genre and argue that Gouges should be read as a philosopher, as well as a playwright and political writer. In the conclusion, the author draws out the relevance of her work for contemporary philosophers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1009010522
• ISBN 13: 9781009010528
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76