Wollstonecraft

Question 1

In what sense does Wollstonecraft think women are similar to military officers?

Answer 1

Wollstonecraft compares women to military officers because she believes both are kept from reaching their full potential by society’s unfair rules. She says they’re taught to focus on pleasing others rather than developing themselves.

Question 2

How does Wollstonecraft differ from Hume in her appeal to the association of ideas?

Answer 2

Wollstonecraft’s association of ideas is instilled in youth but to Hume it comes about through experience throughout a lifetime.

Question 3

Why does Wollstonecraft think that a marriage based on friendship is better than one based on love?

Answer 3

because it is founded on mutual respect and intellectual companionship, rather than brief emotional or physical attractions.