Défenses du beau séxe, ou mémoires historiques, philosophiques et critiques, pour servir d'apologie aux femmes, tome premier [-quatriéme].

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Imprint:Amsterdam : 'Aux dépens de la Compagnie, MDCCLIII [1753]
Description:4 volumes in 2 ; 17 cm (12mo)
Language:French
Subject:Women -- Early works to 1800.
Women -- Social conditions -- Early works to 1800.
Sex discrimination against women -- Early works to 1800.
Sex role -- Early works to 1800.
Sex discrimination against women.
Sex role.
Women.
Women -- Social conditions.
Early works.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11923146
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Other authors / contributors:Caffiaux, Philippe Joseph, attributed name.
Provenance:Former owner's stamp: Dr. H. I. Rosenbaum.
Former owner's inscription in German on volume 1 front flylef.
Binding: half German roan with comb-marbled paper over boards; red morocco spine label with gilt lettering; red edges.
Binding: half German roan with comb-marbled paper over boards; red morocco spine label with gilt lettering; red edges.
Notes:Assigned by Barbier (i.867)--to Philippe Joseph [or Auguste] Caffiaux, but according to Dict. biog. franç. this attribution is doubtful.
Summary:In the first volume, the author argues that women are the equals of men, referring often to Poullain de la Barre's L'egalité des deux sexes (1673). Also considered are the historical reasons for men's assumed superiority, the education of women, and the role of women in government. The second volume focuses on eminent women, their heroism, and their accomplishments in various fields. In the third volume, the author examines and refutes vices attributed to women. In the final volume, the author continues to examine specific vices, comparing their practice by both sexes, finding men and women to be equally at fault. Cf. bookdealer's description.
Other form:Online version: Défenses du beau séxe, ou mémoires historiques, philosophiques et critiques, pour servir d'apologie aux femmes, tome premier [-quatriéme] Amsterdam : 'Aux dépens de la Compagnie, MDCCLIII [1753]

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Call Number: HQ1201.D44 1753
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