Mary Astell — philosopher
- Creator(s):
- Astell, Mary
- Title:
- Some Reflections upon Marriage
- Publication/Origin:
- London: Printed for John Nut, 1700
- Description:
- English philosopher Mary Astell was one of the earliest feminist philosophers in the modern age. In this work she provides a witty but harsh critique of women’s disadvantages within contemporary marriage, famously asking, “if all Men are born free, how is it that all Women are born slaves?”
- Citation:
- Astell, Mary, Some Reflections upon Marriage, London: Printed for John Nut, 1700, Lisa Unger Baskin Collection, Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University. Accessed October 05, 2024, https://exhibits.library.duke.edu/exhibits/show/baskin/item/4015