An invaluable complement to the standards works in early modern philosophy, this anthology introduces an important selection from the largely unknown writings o

Early Modern Women and the Problem of Evil examines the concept of theodicy—the attempt to reconcile divine perfection with the existence of evil—through th

Investigates early modern women philosophers' views on reality, matter, time and mind, uncovering neglected perspectives and demonstrating their historical impo

Jacqueline Broad presents a new account of the philosophy of Mary Astell (1666-1731), which situates Astell's feminist, political, and religious views in the co

This book sheds light on the originality and historical significance of women’s philosophical, moral, political and scientific ideas in Italy and early modern