Mary Wollstonecraft
Enlightenment Thinkers
Background
- Was born in London in 1759.
- Married the famous writer,William Godwin.
- Worked actively for women's rights.
- Attempted to commit suicide in 1795.
- Is an anarchist
Mary's Beliefs
- Hated the Monarchy with a passion.
- Women should be able to participate in civic and political life.
- Believed every person should be his or her own master.(Anarchy)
Quotes
"I am about to display 'the mind of a woman, who has thinking powers.'"-Mary Wollstonecraft
"The beginning is always today."-Mary Wollstonecraft