1711-1776
Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism. He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Mary Wollstonecraft
1759-1797
British writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights. Best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792).
Mother of Mary Shelley. More information ...
