Proscribed gender roles have been challenged as long as they have existed. The Ancient Greek writers are no exception.
Month: October 2020
Reason and pleasure: The Epicurean way of good living
The ancient Roman philosopher and poet Lucretius takes a scientific approach to reason, arguing that your best life is lived in the here and now - because there is no hereafter.
Medea: slayer of social oppression and patriarchy
On civility and barbarianism, passion and reason, and the pain of the patriarchy in the domestic sphere.