Astell

Mary Astell's writings represent a significant yet often overlooked contribution to constitutional debates that shaped modern democracy. As a High Church Tory pamphleteer, she emerged as one of the first systematic critics of John Locke's philosophy, particularly his Two Treatises On Government. Her critiques challenge prevailing interpretations and highlight her unique perspective in the discourse surrounding political thought during her time. Astell's work invites a reevaluation of her influence on democratic theory and the reception of Locke's ideas.