

Mary Wollstonecraft
Dec 31, 2009
Mary Wollstonecraft, a British Enlightenment thinker, is discussed. Her difficult childhood, pursuit of education, and belief in reason are explored. We learn about her influential work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman', her analysis of femininity, and her relationship with philosopher William Godwin. The podcast also highlights her lasting influence on feminism and upcoming episodes on the Royal Society and British Science.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Mary Wollstonecraft: Early Experiences and Motivations
02:35 • 6min
Mary Wollstonecraft in London and her Influence from Rousseau
08:39 • 4min
The Enlightenment, Rational Dissent, and Mary Wollstonecraft's Spiritual Destiny
12:42 • 2min
Mary Wollstonecraft's Idea of Rights and the French Revolution
14:42 • 5min
Exploring Mary Wollstonecraft's Critique of Femininity
20:00 • 14min
Mary Wollstonecraft's Life Before and After Meeting William Godwin
33:36 • 7min
Influence of Mary Wollstonecraft and Upcoming Episodes
40:20 • 2min