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History of Women Philosophers
Mary Ellen . Ed(S): Waithe
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Paperback. Editor(s): Waithe, Mary Ellen. Series: History of Women Philosophers. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1210.
aspirations, the rise of western monasticism was the most note worthy event of the early centuries. The importance of monasteries cannot be overstressed as sources of spirituality, learning and auto nomy in the intensely masculinized, militarized feudal period. 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. Even from periods relatively inhospitable to learning of all kinds, the memory has been preserved of a good number of women of education. Their often considerable achievements and influence, however, generally lie outside ... Read more
aspirations, the rise of western monasticism was the most note worthy event of the early centuries. The importance of monasteries cannot be overstressed as sources of spirituality, learning and auto nomy in the intensely masculinized, militarized feudal period. 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. Even from periods relatively inhospitable to learning of all kinds, the memory has been preserved of a good number of women of education. Their often considerable achievements and influence, however, generally lie outside ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
Series
History of Women Philosophers
Number of Pages
349
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789024735723
SKU
V9789024735723
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