Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-166).
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Selections from her correspondence with Descartes / Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia -- Selections from Philosophical letters / Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle -- Selections from The principles of the most ancient and modern philosophy / Anne Viscountess Conway -- Selections from her correspondence with Leibniz / Damaris Cudworth, Lady Masham -- Selections from A serious proposal to the ladies / Mary Astell -- Selections from A defense of Mr. Locke's essay of human understanding / Catharine Trotter Cockburn -- Selections from Essays on the perception of an external universe / Lady Mary Shepherd.
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An invaluable complement to the standards works in early modern philosophy, this anthology introduces an important selection from the largely unknown writings of women philosophers of the early modern period. Readings comment on major works of the period and are easily integrated into courses in the history of modern philosophy. Included are letters to prominent philosophers, philosophical tracts arguing a particular view, and comments on controversies of the day. Each section is prefaced by a headnote giving a biographical account of its author and setting the piece in historical context. Atherton's introduction provides a solid framework for assessing these works and their place in modern philosophy. -- from back cover.