Anne Conway

Anne Conway (1631–1679) was an influential 17th-century philosopher who explored the nature of reality, emphasizing a universe where everything is interconnected through a series of active, divine forces. She challenged traditional views by suggesting that both matter and spirit are aspects of a single dynamic substance, with God's continuous creative energy shaping all existence. Conway's ideas laid groundwork for later thinkers in metaphysics and influenced the development of modern philosophy, especially concerning the relationship between mind, matter, and the divine. She is recognized as a pioneering female thinker in a predominantly male intellectual landscape.