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German philosopher, Jewish by descent, and a pioneer of existentialism. Edith Stein's philosophical contributions have had a profound impact on the field, with her thoughts blending Jewish mysticism and Christian philosophy. Her life was marked by the turmoil of two world wars, and she ultimately met her death in a Nazi concentration camp.

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“One could say that in case of need, every normal and healthy woman is able to hold a position. And there is no profession which cannot be practiced by a woman.”

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Book:Edith Stein Essays on Woman

Source: Edith Stein Essays on Woman

“The Bread that we need each day to grow in eternal life, makes of our will a docile instrument of the Divine Will; sets the Kingdom of God within us; gives us pure lips, and a pure heart with which to glorify his holy name”

“On the question of relating to our fellowman - our neighbor's spiritual need transcends every commandment. Everything else we do is a means to an end. But love is an end already, since God is love.”

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“The nation doesn't simply need what we have. It needs what we are.”

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“Everywhere the need exists for maternal sympathy and help.”

Book:Essays on woman

Source: Essays on woman

“The world doesn't need what women have, it needs what women are.”

Author:Edith Stein

About the Author

Born: October 12, 1891
Died: August 9, 1942
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 39

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Edith Stein Essays on WomanRelated source material

Self-Portrait In Letters, 1916-1942 (The Collected Works of Edith Stein, vol. 5)Related source material

Essays on Woman: 002;Collected Works of Edith SteinRelated source material

Essays on womanRelated source material

Finite and Eternal Being: An Attempt at an Ascent to the Meaning of BeingRelated source material

On the Problem of Empathy: The Collected Works of Edith Stein, vol. 3Related source material

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