Bücher der Reihe History of Women Philosophers

Drawing their members from the highest levels of society, women's monasteries provided an outlet for the energy and ambition of strong-willed women, as well as positions of considerable authority. From these beginnings, women's monasteries increased rapidly in both number and in fluence both on the continent and in Anglo-Saxon England.

edited by Mary Ellen Waithe Series: HISTORY OF WOMEN PHILOSOPHERS volume: 3

Drawing their members from the highest levels of society, women's monasteries provided an outlet for the energy and ambition of strong-willed women, as well as positions of considerable authority. From these beginnings, women's monasteries increased rapidly in both number and in fluence both on the continent and in Anglo-Saxon England.

Like their predecessors, and like their male counterparts, most women philosophers of the 20th century have significant expertise in several specialities. While pre-20th century women philosophers were usually self-educated, those of the 20th century had greater access to academic preparation in philosophy.

This first volume in a set of four chronicles the contributions women have made to that most abstract of intellectual disciplines, philosophy.

Like their predecessors, and like their male counterparts, most women philosophers of the 20th century have significant expertise in several specialities. While pre-20th century women philosophers were usually self-educated, those of the 20th century had greater access to academic preparation in philosophy.