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Emma Goldman
1869–1940 · Modern · Lithuanian / American
Political Thought
Anarchist feminist of freedom, speech, sexuality, and state critique.
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The life behind Emma Goldman’s ideas
Emma Goldman is presented in the Thought archive through political thought, lithuanian / american, lithuanian / american, modern. The recorded life dates are 1869–1940. The profile connects this work to Anarchism, Feminist Thought, Political Philosophy, Social Theory.
The central questions gathered here concern anarchism, free speech, feminism, sexual freedom, anti-authoritarianism. Together they show the recurring problems, methods, and distinctions that define this thinker’s contribution.
Emma Goldman developed within an intellectual conversation shaped by anarchist movements, labor struggles, feminism. These names provide context for the traditions and problems surrounding the work; they do not imply simple agreement.
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Defends freedom of speech, body, love, and conscience against state and social coercion.
- Era
- Modern
- Tradition
- Lithuanian / American
- Discipline
- Political Thought
- Life dates
- 1869–1940
- Country
- Lithuanian / American
The questions they explored
What kept them wondering
- 01
Anarchism
- 02
Free speech
- 03
Feminism
- 04
Sexual freedom
- 05
Anti-authoritarianism
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Thinkers
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Influences and connections
Who shaped them, and whom they shaped
Shaped by
- anarchist movements
- labor struggles
- feminism
Went on to shape
- anarchism
- feminist politics
- free speech debates
- radical thought
Kindred minds
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