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This video was created by Hannah Bonson, a 2024 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University, as her final project for my 'Animated Philosophy' course. Hannah researched the life of Harriot Taylor Mill, wrote the script, animated the video, and voiced the title character. Well done, Hannah!
Harriet Taylor Mill is a 19th-century philosopher and influential advocate for women’s rights, although her pioneering contributions to philosophy, politics, and gender equality were often overshadowed by the fame of her husband and co-writer, philosopher John Stuart Mill. Harriet's publications, with and without her husband, shaped the discourse about women's #suffrage and #genderequality, and her ideas on #feminism, #equality, and #socialreform continue to inspire modern thought today.
Hannah's video explores Harriet's early life, her passion for learning, and how she became a powerful voice against the prevailing societal norms that restricted women's rights. The video also delves into Harriot's partnership with John Stuart Mill, a relationship based on mutual respect and intellectual collaboration, which defied the conventions of the Victorian era. Together, they produced groundbreaking works such as "The Subjection of Women," which argued for the full legal and social equality of women—a radical idea at the time that has since become foundational in the struggle for #woman #liberation.
Enjoy the story of Harriet Taylor Mill—an intellectual force and a trailblazer for #feminism. Her life and work remind us of the power of ideas and the enduring fight for #equality and #justice.
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