A Genevan philosopher frequently cited by Wollstonecraft as embodying the male hypocrisy she argues against, particularly criticized for his views on female education in his work, Emile, or On Education.

An English writer known for his epic poem Paradise Lost; Wollstonecraft references him due to his portrayal of Eve, which she views as reinforcing negative stereotypes about women.

Scottish Presbyterian Minister and poet known for Sermons for Young Women, criticized by Wollstonecraft for using condescending language that perpetuates women's subordination.

Author of Letters to His Daughters, whose ostensibly empathetic tone Wollstonecraft finds problematic for urging adherence to decorum rules instead of promoting independent reasoning in women.

A historian and author commended by Wollstonecraft as an example of intellectual achievement, demonstrating women's capability in academic and political realms.

Criticized by Wollstonecraft for advocating child-rearing practices that enforce blind obedience over experiential learning, as expressed in his Letters to His Son.