Margaret Atherton
Margaret Atherton (born 1943) is an American philosopher and Feminism, feminist historian who is currently a Distinguished Professor Emerita in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and was a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy there before her retirement. Atherton's research has focused on philosophers of the early modern period, philosophy of psychology (cognition and mind), and the work of Women in philosophy, women philosophers, as well as teaching the history of modern philosophy. Education Atherton attained her A.B. in Philosophy at Bryn Mawr College in 1965. In 1970, she received a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Brandeis University; her dissertation "Nativism" initiated her philosophical work in Innatism, innate ideas. Career Atherton's book ''Women Philosophers of the Early Modern Period'' highlights historical women who have impacted philosophy. Atherton has published many articles, been featured in several journals, and asked to present ...
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