From beginner-friendly introductions to classic books on feminism, this page features philosophy books to suit any learning style. It’s important to note that there is no single best book on feminist philosophy. The best book for you will depend heavily on your preferred learning style and the amount of time/energy you’re willing to spend reading. For example, if you tend to find classic works of philosophy difficult to understand, you might want to start with a short, beginner-friendly introduction. If you prefer more depth, you can choose a more comprehensive …
Education, Virtue and Gender – a short reading from Mary Wollstonecraft’s ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Woman’
I wish to persuade women to endeavour to acquire strength, both of mind and body… I wish to show that elegance is inferior to virtue, that the first object of laudable ambition is to obtain a character as a human being, regardless of the distinction of sex. – Mary Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Introduction Mary Wollstonecraft (1759 – 1797) was an English author and feminist whose A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is a pioneering text of feminist philosophy. Her main target is the Swiss-born …