Download or read book The Philosophy of Mary Astell written by Jacqueline Broad and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacqueline Broad presents a new account of the philosophy of Mary Astell (1666-1731), which situates Astell's feminist, political, and religious views in the context of her wider philosophical vision. She argues that at the heart of Astell's thought lies a theory of virtue which emphasises generosity of character, benevolence, and moderation.