The natural philosophy of Margaret Cavendish : reason and fancy during the scientific revolution / Lisa T. Sarasohn.

Author/creator Sarasohn, Lisa T., 1950-
Format Book
Publication InfoBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010.
Descriptionxi, 251 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674--Knowledge. --Physics.
Feminism and science--England. --History. --17th century.
Science--Philosophy. --History. --17th century.

SeriesThe Johns Hopkins University studies in historical and political science ; 128th ser., 2
Johns Hopkins University studies in historical and political science 128th ser., 2. ^A134864
Contents Gender, nature, and natural philosophy -- A wonderful natural philosopher -- Cavendish's early atomism -- The life of matter -- The imaginative universe of natures pictures -- The politics of matter -- The challenge of immaterial matter -- Cavendish against the experimenters -- Material regenerations -- Does Cavendish matter?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Sarasohn, Lisa T., 1950- Natural philosophy of Margaret Cavendish. Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010
LCCN 2009026921
ISBN9780801894435 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0801894433 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks Q130 .S266 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold