Gender

Lesson: Kantian Ethics and Angelina Grimké’s Letter 12 to Katherine Beecher

by Seth Robertson (Harvard University)

This lesson has two main purposes. The first is to illustrate to students how one could apply the Kantian argument that one should not treat others merely as means. This is done by introducing them to an open letter written by the early feminist and… Read More »Lesson: Kantian Ethics and Angelina Grimké’s Letter 12 to Katherine Beecher

Lesson: Phintys of Sparta on Role Virtues

by setharobertson

This lesson focuses on a fragment of text from the Pythagorean philosopher Phintys (probably of Sparta, c. 4 th -3 rd century BCE) on gender-specific virtues. This text can be fruitfully compared with other texts on the same topic.

Unit: Wollstonecraft

by Liz Goodnick (Metropolitan State University of Denver)

This unit provides a brief introduction to Wollstonecraft’s Vindication, exploring gender norms, sexism, and education.