The Philosophy of Sophie, Electress of Hanover

Hypatia 24 (2):186 - 204 (2009)
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Abstract

In philosophical circles, Electress Sophie of Hanover (1630-1714) is known mainly as the friend, patron, and correspondent of Leibniz. While many scholars acknowledge Sophie's interest in philosophy, some also claim that Sophie dabbled in philosophy herself, but did not do so either seriously or competently. In this paper I show that such a view is incorrect, and that Sophie did make interesting philosophical contributions of her own, principally concerning the nature of mind and thought

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Lloyd Strickland
Manchester Metropolitan University

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