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Constance Naden
(1858 - 1889)
English poet and philosopher
English poet and philosopher
English poet and philosopher who combined lyrical verse with scientific and positivist ideas.
Constance Naden (1858–1889) was an English poet, philosopher, and prominent advocate of the Positivist movement inspired by Auguste Comte. Educated at Mason Science College, she published poetry collections such as 'Songs and Sonnets of Springtime' that wove together themes of nature, science, and spirituality. Naden also wrote essays on philosophy and the relationship between science and religion, illustrating her belief in rationalism and progressive thought. Her intellectual circle included leading scientists and thinkers of Victorian England. Despite her early death at 31, Naden’s work influenced later debates on the unity of knowledge and the role of women in academia.
1889
Constance Naden