Mary Wollstonecraft

British philosopher (1759–1797), known for feminism and Enlightenment thought.

Key Contributions:

• Developed feminist philosophy in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.
• Contributed to Enlightenment ideas.
• Influenced political philosophy.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (core text)
• Feminism (gender equality)
• Enlightenment (rationalist tradition)
• Rousseau (critiqued views)
• Politics (women’s rights)

Record

Lived: 1759–1797

Tradition: British