Description: While they were well received in her day, Scottish philosopher Lady Mary Shepherd's insightful philosophical writings have been neglected for some 150 years and are only now receiving the scholarly attention they deserve. Mary Shepherd: A Guide by Deborah Boyle, part of the Oxford Guides to Philosophy series, navigates students of philosophy or general readers through two of Shepherd's most significant works.
Review Quotes: "For those interested in learning more about Shepherd, Boyle's Guide is and will remain for years to come essential reading-perhaps the essential secondary reading in Shepherd studies." -- Louise Daost, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
"As its title indicates, Boyle's book is intended as a guide, and it succeeds admirably in its task. It can be studied with great profit by scholars already familiar with Shepherd's writings, but its careful organization and clarity of expression also make it an invaluable resource for anyone reading them for the first time." -- Don Garrett, Journal of the History of Philosophy