Mary Astell (c. 1666-1731), English philosopher.

Catharine Trotter (1679-1749), later Catharine Cockburn, philosopher and playwright. You will find links useful for the study of Cockburn's work below the fold.

The early modern philosopher and poet (1705-1803), that is, not the footballer. The following are some links that the student of early modern thought would find useful in investigating James Beattie.