Margaret Cavendish - Livia, Enrico
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Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, was a pioneering thinker and one of the earliest women to write extensively on philosophy, science, and literature in the 17th century. Her work boldly questioned the limits of human knowledge, the role of women in intellectual life, and the nature of reality itself. In a time when women were largely excluded from academic discourse, Cavendish's prolific writings on natural philosophy, atomism, and social structures broke barriers and inspired future generations of women thinkers. This book follows a structured exploration of her intellectual legacy…mehr

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Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, was a pioneering thinker and one of the earliest women to write extensively on philosophy, science, and literature in the 17th century. Her work boldly questioned the limits of human knowledge, the role of women in intellectual life, and the nature of reality itself. In a time when women were largely excluded from academic discourse, Cavendish's prolific writings on natural philosophy, atomism, and social structures broke barriers and inspired future generations of women thinkers. This book follows a structured exploration of her intellectual legacy across seven sections. It opens with an introduction to Cavendish's life, setting her within the historical and social context of the English Restoration. The second section presents her main philosophical contributions, particularly her groundbreaking ideas on nature and materialism. The pivotal concept of the infinite universe and worlds is explored in the third section, followed by an examination of her thoughts on God, Good and Evil, and Cavendish's unique perspective on death and the afterlife in sections four through six. The final section discusses why Margaret Cavendish's bold and imaginative philosophy remains highly relevant in today's discussions on feminism, science, and metaphysics. This book invites readers to rediscover the radical and imaginative philosophy of Margaret Cavendish, making her profound yet overlooked ideas accessible to a new audience.
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