
The Seventeenth-Century philosopher, scientist, poet, playwright, and novelist Margaret Cavendish went to battle with the great thinkers of her time, and arguably got the better of them in many cases. She took a creative and systematic stand on the major questions of philosophy...

This is the first full account of Cavendish's philosophy and covers the whole span of her work. Essential reading for students of 17th century philosophy, early modern philosophy and 17th century literature.