Routledge Handbook of Women and Early Modern European Philosophy

The Routledge Handbook of Women and Early Modern European Philosophyis an outstanding reference source for the wide range of philosophical contributions made by women writing in Europe from about 1560 to 1780. It shows the range of genres and methods used by women writing in these centuries in Europe, thus encouraging an expanded understanding of our historical canon. Comprising 46 chapters by a team of contributors from all over the globe, including early career researchers, the Handbookis divided into the following sections:I. ContextII. Theme A. Metaphysics and Epistemolog B. Natural Philosoph C. Moral Philosoph D. Social-Political PhilosophIII. FigureIV. State of the Field The volume is essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy who are interested in expanding their understanding of the richness of our philosophical past, including in order to offer expanded, more inclusive syllabi for their students. It is also a valuable resource for those in related fields like gender and women’s studies; history; literature; sociology; history and philosophy of science; and political science.