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

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Creator
Sarasohn, Lisa T., 1950-
Date
2010
Location
Baltimore, Md.
Maryland
Media format
Printed text
Extent
xi, 251 p.
Language
English
Size
24 cm
Reference IDs
Folger bibliographic ID: 232626
Folger call number: Q130 .S266 2010
Folger holdings ID: 281101
Notes
General notes

Includes bibliographical references and index

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 with immaterial matter -- Cavendish against the experimenters -- Material regenerations -- Conclusion : does Cavendish matter?

Also known as
Extended title: The natural philosophy of Margaret Cavendish : reason and fancy during the scientific revolution / Lisa T. Sarasohn
Subjects
Feminism and science Science Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674
Related names
author: Sarasohn, Lisa T., 1950-
subject: Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674