A Voice from the South · Character
Voltaire
Enlightenment philosopher cited in critiques of dogma.
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First appearance: womanhood a vital element in the regeneration and progress of a race
Voltaire shows up with force in The Higher Education of Women. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned for his dismissive remark, 'Ideas are like beards—women and boys have none,' representing historical opposition to women's intellect.
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