“The soul of woman must be expansive and open to all human beings, it must be quiet so that no small weak flame will be extinguished by stormy winds; warm so as not to benumb fragile buds... empty of itself, in order that extraneous life may have room in it; finally, mistress of itself and also of its body, so that the entire person is readily at the disposal of every call.”
Quote by Edith Stein
Work
Edith Stein Essays on Woman
The essays delve into Stein's insights on the feminine experience, her analysis of gender roles, and her integration of feminist thought with Catholic theology. more
Author
Edith Stein
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. more
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