Forms of interdiction in Isotta Nogarola: how to silence (or not) a woman in 15th-century Italy?

Authors

  • Bruna Ribeiro Martins UFMG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52521/kg.v22i3.16678

Keywords:

Isotta Nogarola, Italian Renaissance, Interdictions, Women in Philosophy

Abstract

This study aims to clarify the ways in which women were excluded from spaces of public prestige in 15th-century Italy, focusing on the struggles of Isotta Nogarola, an Italian humanist, to secure a place within the circle of literati. By examining the social structures and mechanisms of exclusion, we seek to shed light on her contribution in asserting a specific role for herself.

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Published

2025-11-26

How to Cite

MARTINS, B. R. Forms of interdiction in Isotta Nogarola: how to silence (or not) a woman in 15th-century Italy?. Kalagatos, [S. l.], v. 22, n. 3, p. eK25048, 2025. DOI: 10.52521/kg.v22i3.16678. Disponível em: https://revistas.uece.br/index.php/kalagatos/article/view/16678. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.

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Dossier - Women Thinkers in Focus: Women in Ethics and Political Philosophy