A History of Women Philosophers: Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment Women Philosophers A.D. 500-1600

by Mary Ellen Waithe

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9024735718
• ISBN13: 9789024735716
• Release Date: December 1989
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 349 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"