Clorinda Donato Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Catterina Vizzani, a young Roman woman, pursued her love interest while disguised as a man. To escape potential legal repercussions for her sexual orientation, she transformed into Giovanni Bordoni, fully embracing a male identity through the most significant physical change available in the eighteenth century. This volume presents Giovanni Bianchi's 1744 Italian account of Vizzani/Bordoni, now available for the first time alongside a modern English translation, offering insight into Bianchi's objective exploration of gender. It also includes John Cleland's embellished 1751 version, highlighting the differing sexual politics between Bianchi's original and Cleland's narrative. Clorinda Donato examines Bianchi's work as an anatomical practitioner and his advocacy for tolerance of diverse sexual orientations. The chapters delve into medical and philosophical inquiries regarding sexual preference, reproduction, identity, and gender fluidity, reflecting Enlightenment anatomists' efforts to understand the connection between mind and reproductive organs. Additionally, Cleland's critique of women who 'pass' as men reveals the social implications of gender ambiguity. The volume explores the motivations behind Bianchi and Cleland's storytelling, framing it as either a narrative of empowerment or a cautionary tale amid shifting sexual attitudes in Europe, balancing scientific inquiry with social norms.

The principle of tolerance is a significant legacy of the Enlightenment, yet scholarly works have often focused on traditional historical perspectives or critiques from contemporary thinkers like Adorno, Horkheimer, Foucault, and MacIntyre. These critics argue that Enlightenment ideals, including tolerance, can serve as instruments of repression rather than as means of promoting freedom. This collection of original essays from an esteemed international group of contributors explores tolerance through various lenses, particularly at the intersection of the individual or group and the state. The volume begins with introductory essays that outline the major shifts in the understanding of tolerance during the eighteenth century and address the challenges of writing a history of tolerance. The subsequent essays are organized around two main themes: the relationship between tolerance and intolerance in religious and political contexts, and the broader implications of these concepts concerning race, gender, deviancy, and criminality. By delving into these intricate issues within the Enlightenment framework, the volume also highlights contemporary challenges related to tolerance and intolerance in today's society.