Today we are talking about one of the forgotten philosophers from the age of enlightenment within the French Revolution, the salon hostess queen of paris, Sophie de Grouchy/Condorcet, born in 1764, was a prominent figure of the French Enlightenment and an advocate for women's rights and education. Married to the renowned mathematician and philosopher Nicolas, Le Marquis de Condorcet, she actively participated in intellectual circles, engaging in discussions on politics, science, and social reform. Sophie ardently supported her husband's progressive ideas, including universal suffrage and the abolition of slavery. Following the French Revolution, she courageously defended her husband during his political persecution by revolutionary factions. After Condorcet's death in 1794, Sophie dedicated herself to preserving his legacy and continued to champion causes such as women's access to education and political participation. Despite facing adversity in a tumultuous era, Sophie de Condorcet's commitment to enlightenment ideals and social justice left a lasting impact on French society. We hope you join us for a special solo episode from Emily as she dives into one of the forgotten philosophers Sources:

Wikipedia: Sophie de Condorcet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_de_Condorcet

Library of Congress: Sophie de Condorcet: https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/sophie-de-condorcet

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Sophie de Grouchy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/sophie-de-grouchy/

The New Historian: Sophie de Grouchy: https://thenewhistoria.org/schema/sophie-de-grouchy/

Britannica: The Reign of Terror: https://www.britannica.com/event/Reign-of-Terror

Britannica: Jacques Hérbert: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jacques-Hebert

Britannica: The National Convention: https://www.britannica.com/topic/National-Convention

Britannica: The Committee of Public Safety: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Committee-of-Public-Safety