02422cam a22003133u 4500 54984 UtSlPG 20260610134252.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Astell, Mary, 1666-1731 A serious proposal to the Ladies, for the advancement of their true and greatest interest (In Two Parts) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-26 Produced by MFR, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Serious Proposal to the Ladies" by a Lover of her Sex is a treatise aimed at promoting the intellectual and moral advancement of women, written in the late 17th century. The text advocates for a transformative education that shifts women's focus from superficial charms to the cultivation of their minds and virtues, urging them to transcend societal expectations that limit their potential. It proposes the establishment of a "Religious Retirement," a supportive community dedicated to both spiritual and intellectual growth. The opening of the work lays a foundation for its argument by addressing the current state of women's lives and the limiting factors imposed by societal norms. The author begins by challenging women to reflect on their true worth beyond physical beauty and societal acclaim, presenting knowledge and virtue as ultimate goals. The aim is to inspire women to seek true greatness through intellectual and moral development. The author highlights the need for a supportive environment that encourages learning, character building, and virtuous conduct, thus making a strong case for the necessity of the proposed institution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Feminism -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Sources Women's rights -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Sources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54984 95816 95816