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The Enlightenment's Most Dangerous Woman
Émilie du Châtelet and the Making of Modern Philosophy
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Andrew Janiak's "The Enlightenment's Most Dangerous Woman" unveils the life and intellectual contributions of Émilie du Châtelet, a polymathic figure of the Enlightenment.
The book challenges the traditional narrative of Enlightenment thought, highlighting du Châtelet's significant yet often overlooked role.
It explores her work in mathematics, physics, and philosophy, emphasizing her independent thinking and critique of established authorities.
Janiak's work sheds light on the gender barriers du Châtelet faced and her impact on the development of modern philosophy.
The book serves as a compelling case study of intellectual history and the construction of the philosophical canon.
The book challenges the traditional narrative of Enlightenment thought, highlighting du Châtelet's significant yet often overlooked role.
It explores her work in mathematics, physics, and philosophy, emphasizing her independent thinking and critique of established authorities.
Janiak's work sheds light on the gender barriers du Châtelet faced and her impact on the development of modern philosophy.
The book serves as a compelling case study of intellectual history and the construction of the philosophical canon.
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Andrew Janiak, "The Enlightenment's Most Dangerous Woman: Émilie Du Châtelet and the Making of Modern Philosophy" (Oxford UP, 2024)
