Margaret Cavendish

Margaret Cavendish: Observations upon Experimental Philosophy (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Margaret Cavendish's 1668 edition of Observations upon Experimental Philosophy, presented here in a 2001 edition, holds a unique position in early modern philosophy. Cavendish rejects the Aristotelianism which was taught in the universities in the seventeenth century, and the picture of nature as a grand machine which was propounded by Hobbes, Descartes and members of the Royal Society of London, such as Boyle. She also rejects the views of nature which make reference to immaterial spirits. Instead she develops an original system of organicist materialism, and draws on the doctrines of ancient Stoicism to attack the tenets of seventeenth-century mechanical philosophy. Her treatise is a document of major importance in the history of women's contributions to philosophy and science.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2001
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780511034404
• Artikelnr.: 38215859

Autorenporträt

Born in 1623, Margaret Cavendish was an English aristocrat who became a pioneering writer and philosopher during the 17th century. As the youngest of eight children in the Lucas family, she served as a maid of honour to Queen Henrietta Maria, accompanying her into exile in France during the English Civil War. In 1645, she married William Cavendish, the Marquess (and later Duke) of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, which provided her with the platform to pursue her intellectual interests.Cavendish was a prolific author, publishing over a dozen works that spanned poetry, plays, and scientific treatises-a remarkable feat at a time when female authors were rare. Her writings delved into topics such as natural philosophy, gender roles, and societal structures, often challenging the prevailing norms of her era. Notably, her 1666 work, The Blazing World, is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction, showcasing her imaginative and forward-thinking approach.Despite facing criticism and being labeled eccentric by her contemporaries, Cavendish remained steadfast in her intellectual pursuits. She was the first woman to attend a meeting of the Royal Society, reflecting her determination to engage with the scientific community. Her legacy endures as a trailblazer for women in literature and science, highlighting the importance of challenging societal constraints to pursue one's passions.

Inhaltsangabe

An argumental discourse
The table of all the principal subjects
Observations upon experimental philosophy
Further observations upon experimental philosophy
Observations upon the opinions of some ancient philosophers.