The First Essay on the Political Rights of Women (eBook)

Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat Condorcet marquis de (Autor)

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2022
109 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654714296-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "The First Essay on the Political Rights of Women," Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat, marquis de Condorcet, provides a groundbreaking discourse on gender equality and women's rights during the Enlightenment era. Written with a clarity and precision that marks Condorcet's philosophical style, the essay advocates for women's suffrage, education, and their rightful place in civic life. This seminal work not only reflects the broader intellectual currents of the late 18th century—emphasizing reason and individual rights—but also addresses the systemic injustices faced by women, positioning itself as one of the earliest feminist texts. Condorcet, a notable figure of the French Enlightenment, was deeply influenced by the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. His background as a mathematician and philosopher, along with his involvement in the French Revolution, fostered a profound commitment to social reform and human rights. Having witnessed the marginalization of women in both private and public spheres, Condorcet felt compelled to pen this essay, offering a daring challenge to the patriarchal norms of his time. "The First Essay on the Political Rights of Women" is essential reading for anyone interested in the foundations of feminist thought and the evolution of human rights discourse. Condorcet's passionate and articulate stance invites contemporary readers to reflect on the strides yet to be made in gender equality, making this work not only historically significant but also relevant in today's social and political landscape.

Autor

Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat, better known as Marquis de Condorcet, was a seminal figure in the Enlightenment period, whose scholarly work spanned across mathematics, philosophy, and political science. Born on September 17, 1743, in Ribemont, France, he was a prominent intellectual and an advocate for educational reform and civil rights, including those of women and enslaved people. His writing on the topic of women's rights was pioneering, with 'The First Essay on the Political Rights of Women' (1787) being considered one of his significant contributions, where he argued fervently for the inclusion of women in the political sphere—an argument that was well ahead of his time. Condorcet's literary style was marked by clarity and a rationalist philosophical perspective, characteristic of the French Enlightenment thinkers. His ideals of progress and the perfectibility of man are evident through his work, reflecting a deep commitment to humanist values and democratic principles. Unfortunately, his political engagement during the French Revolution led to his arrest, and he died in prison in 1794, leaving behind a legacy that would influence future generations of thinkers and activists. Condorcet's body of work, including writings on the application of mathematics to the social sciences and his advocacy for a liberal economy, education for all, and the abolition of slavery, has cemented his reputation as a pivotal Enlightenment philosopher and a precursor to modern-day human rights ideologies.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.8.2022
• Übersetzer: Alice Drysdale Vickery
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
• Schlagworte: 18th century advocacy • 18th century france • 18th Century political essays • Classic • Condorcet political writings • early women's suffrage • Educational Reform • egalitarianism in literature • enlightenment era • Enlightenment thought • Feminist literature • Feminist Literature Classics • Feminist philosophy • French Enlightenment philosophy • French Revolution • Gender equality • gender equality historical texts • gender rights activism • historical feminism • Marquis de Condorcet • philosophical classics • philosophical treatise • Political Equality • Political Philosophy • proto-feminist thought • rational discourse • Social Justice • Socio-political critique • Suffrage • Women • women's empowerment • Women's political rights • women's rights