This study of women philosophers from the Middle Ages to the 20th century covers a wide spectrum of ideas--from religion, to evolution, to political theory. This volume brings creative women thinkers into mainstream discussions of the history of philosophy. Contributors examine the work of, among others, Hildegard of Bingen, Vicountess Conway, Sor Juana, Mary Wollstonecraft, Hannah Arendt, Angela Davis, and Hypatia herself. --From publisher's description.

The daughter of mathematician Theon, Hypatia grew up on the northern tip of Egypt in the great city of Alexandria in the 4th century A.D. Unlike most girls of her time, Hypatia learned to read and write, and as she grew older was tutored in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. In time, word spread of her brilliance and scholars from all over the world came to her seeking her advice and opinions in these subjects. Records of her fame as a teacher can be found in the writings of Socrates. One of her most famous students, Synesius, developed the astrolabe under her direction.

A philosopher, mathematician, and martyr, Hypatia is one of antiquity's best known female intellectuals. During the sixteen centuries following her murder, by a mob of Christians, Hypatia has been remembered in books, poems, plays, paintings, and films as a victim of religious intolerance whose death symbolized the end of the Classical world. But Hypatia was a person before she was a symbol. Her great skill in mathematics and philosophy redefined the intellectual life of her home city of Alexandria. Her talent as a teacher enabled her to assemble a circle of dedicated male students. Her devotion to public service made her a force for peace and good government in a city that struggled to maintain trust and cooperation between pagans and Christians. Despite these successes, Hypatia fought countless small battles to live the public and intellectual life that she wanted. This book rediscovers the life Hypatia led, the unique challenges she faced as a woman who succeeded spectacularly in a man's world, and the tragic story of the events that led to her tragic murder.

Help kids ages 5 to 9 discover the life of Hypatia-a story about a remarkable woman from antiquity, a true symbol of feminism, a trailblazer. Born around the year 360 in Alexandria, Egypt, Hypatia was a female Greek philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who went completely against the norms of the time, yet gained tremendous respect for her great mind and accomplishments. In a field dominated by men, she was remarkably admired, looked up to, and respected. She was well-traveled and educated, she became a scholar, a teacher, and an inventor. Her passion and life purpose was the pursuit of knowledge to which she remained faithful till the very end. This Hypatia picture book for kids includes: A foreword by the historical editor of this book, Nikolaos Pagonis, Historian-Archaeologist and Specialist in Special Education Hypatia's story Vivid and colorful illustrations by Nikos Yanopulos, a multiple award-winning Greek illustrator Bibliography The same book is also available in an English-Greek edition https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNNTCN73/

A biography of the classical philosopher and scientist Hypatia of Alexandria.