Mary Wollstonecraft is the author of the influential book "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," published in 1792. This seminal work argues for women's education and advocates for their rationality and moral agency, challenging the traditional views of women as inferior and dependent on men. Wollstonecraft's arguments provided a foundation for feminist thought and emphasized the importance of equal opportunities for women in education and society. Her advocacy for women's rights and the emphasis on education as a means to achieve equality had a lasting impact on the feminist movement and continues to resonate in discussions about gender equality today.