Practically ignored for over 200 years, Mary Astell's writing returned to prominence in the latter part of the 20th century in a celebrated biography by Ruth Perry. Self-educated, Astell was an avid political thinker, philosopher, educationalist and early feminist. Until recently, little attention has been paid to her importance and skill in rhetoric, where she is known as both a practitioner and theorist. Her work is remarkable for an intellectual depth that does not comprise accessibility and for a style that is forcefully persuasive yet grounded in the rhythms of conversation. Widely respected for her participation in public discourse on politics and philosophy, she was well ahead of her time in the development of the rhetoric of care, an approach later echoed by 20th century feminists in their battle for equality. Drawing inspiration both from ancient theories and models and from early enlightenment philosophy, Astell's thought has a timelessness that allows her to instruct and inspire us all.
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Title
Eloquence of Mary Astell.
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1552381536
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Astell, Mary,1666-1731-- Political and social views.
Astell, Mary,1666-1731-- Writing skill.
Astell, Mary,1668-1731-- Political and social views.
Astell, Mary,1668-1731-- Writing skill.
Astell, Mary,1668-1731-- Pensée politique et sociale.
Astell, Mary,1668-1731-- Style.
Astell, Mary,1666-1731
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Feminism-- Great Britain.
Women-- Education (Higher)-- England.
Féminisme-- Grande-Bretagne-- Histoire-- 18e siècle.
Femmes-- Enseignement supérieur-- Grande-Bretagne-- Histoire-- 18e siècle.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY-- Social Scientists & Psychologists.