larly philosophical and educational discussions. These took place around the living room in the Agnesi home. Many avid male scholars and philosophers gathered to talk of events and theories that interested them. Beginning at a very young age, Maria began to participate in these discussions, and became respected amongst these people. Maria's case was very unusual, even in a society where women
             Most women at that time became educated when their brothers had a tutor, who taught the girls in the family as well. Maria's father, Pie
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