Women Philosophers Throughout History Celebrating International Women’s Day Women philosophers: Gargi Vachaknavi, Aspasia, Ban Zhao, Hypatia of Alexandria, Rabia al-Adawiyya, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and Nana Asma’u. (more...)
Andreas Matthias The Princess and the Soul Elisabeth of Bohemia and Rene Descartes Descartes admired her intelligence and Leibniz stood at her deathbed, but during most of her life, she was a penniless refugee. Meet Elisabeth, Princess of Bohemia. (more...)
Who is the Father (or Mother) of Philosophy? Diotima, Socrates, Plato, Aspasia of Miletus, Aristotle, Confucius and Lao Zi are the most influential figures within their respective traditions. (more...)
August 26: Happy Birthday, Mother Teresa! Being good doesn’t mean that one has to be perfect. Mother Teresa, born August 26, was a divisive Saint who devoted her life to the care of the poorest in Calcutta, India. (more...)
