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Mary Wollstonecraft's seminal work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," stands as a foundational text of feminist philosophy. Wollstonecraft passionately argues that the perceived inferiority of women stems not from nature, but from a systematic denial of education and intellectual development. She contends that educating women to be rational beings, rather than mere ornaments of society, is essential for their own virtue and for the progress of humanity as a whole. This powerful treatise critiques the societal norms that limit women's potential and calls for a radical reevaluation of their roles and rights.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
512 pages
ISBN: 9780241382622
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1792
Language
eng
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