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Quote by Edith Stein

“There is no profession which cannot be practiced by a woman.”

Quote by Edith Stein

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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. more

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