Why Read Wollstonecraft Today? by Sandrine Bergs - 9781009360043

Name: Why Read Wollstonecraft Today? by Sandrine Bergs - 9781009360043
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Why Read Wollstonecraft Today?Author(s): Sandrine Bergs\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781009360043, 978-1009360043\nSynopsis\nWhat relevance does Mary Wollstonecraft's thought have today? In this insightful book, Sandrine Bergs engages Wollstonecraft with contemporary social and political issues, demonstrating how this pioneering eighteenth-century feminist philosopher addressed concerns that resonate strongly with those faced by twenty-first-century feminists. Wollstonecraft's views on oppression, domination, gender, slavery, social equality, political economics, health, and education underscore her commitment to defending the rights of all who are oppressed. Her ideas shed light on challenges we face in social and political philosophy, including intersectionality, health inequalities, universal basic income, and masculinity. Clear and accessible, this book is an invaluable resource for stude.