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Hinweis für LA-Studierende: besonders geeignet für Studierende in den höheren Semestern
This course explores the rich yet underrepresented history of women’s political thought in Europe from the late medieval to the early modern period, using A History of Women’s Political Thought in Europe, 1400–1700 by Jacqueline Broad and Karen Green as its central text. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2009, this work fills a significant gap in the history of political philosophy, which has traditionally been dominated by male figures. Focusing on women thinkers from France, Italy and England – such as Christine de Pizan, Queen Elizabeth and Mary Astell – it highlights the depth and diversity of women’s contributions to political discourse. Students will critically engage with key themes including freedom, virtue, authority, religion and gender dynamics, revealing how early modern women thinkers challenged and redefined intellectual traditions. The course illuminates a rich female intellectual heritage and provides students with a nuanced understanding of its lasting relevance in political thought. |
