“What is contrary to women's nature to do, they never will be made to do by simply giving their nature free play.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
Work
The Subjection of Women
Written by John Stuart Mill, this influential essay delves into the causes and consequences of women's oppression, advocating for gender equality and women's rights. more
Author
John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill was an influential British philosopher, economist, and logician. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century philosophy and his ideas had a profound impact on political, social, and philosophical thought of the time. more
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