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In Our Time

Condorcet

Feb 8, 2024
Explore the life of Nicolas de Condorcet, a French Enlightenment thinker advocating progress, equal rights for women, and the abolition of the slave trade. Learn about his contributions to the Encyclopedia, mathematical achievements, and interests in representative government. Discover his shift towards republicanism and abolitionism, and the tragic fate that befell him during the French Revolution.
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  • Condorcet advocated for the political rights of women, highlighting the injustice of excluding them from participation and challenging traditional arguments against women's rights.
  • Condorcet's vision of representative government emphasized rationality and the advancement of knowledge, proposing a system that combines legislation through representatives with a popular plebiscite to endorse the Constitution.

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Condorcet's Advocacy for Women's Rights

Condorcet passionately argued for the political rights of women, believing that they were rational creatures who should have equal rights as men. He highlighted the injustice of excluding women from political participation and challenged traditional arguments against women's rights. Condorcet emphasized that influence without rights was more dangerous than giving women a voice. He also countered the notion that women should be solely focused on raising a family, arguing that political participation could coexist with other responsibilities.

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