Bolsover Castle’s Philosopher Duchess
Speaking with Shadows
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Women Philosophers of the Seventeenth Century
Margaret was exceptional in that she did publish, and for that reason, we have a figure to hang our perceptions on. Her story is one of an ambitious woman carving out a place in history. And even just her insistence that she should have a place at the table is such a giant contribution. On the next episode of speaking with shadows, it's very easy to have, you read oliver twist, to think that picture you get of this big, gloomy, cruel workhouse here was how it always was. You can find more stories from hidden corners of history by following this podcast and checking out our back catalogue of episodes.
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