SettingsScottish philosophers
Adam Ferguson
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Steuart
Adam Steuart (Stuart, Stewart) (1591–1645) was a Scottish philosopher and controversialist.
Adam Steuart (Stuart, Stewart) (1591–1645) was a Scottish philosopher and controversialist.
Alasdair MacIntyre
Alasdair Chalmers MacIntyre is a Scottish philosopher primarily known for his contribution to moral and political philosophy but known also for his work in history of philosophy and theology.
Alasdair Chalmers MacIntyre is a Scottish philosopher primarily known for his contribution to moral and political philosophy but known also for his work in history of philosophy and theology.
Alasdair Urquhart
Alasdair Ian Fenton Urquhart, born December 20, 1945, is an emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.
Alasdair Ian Fenton Urquhart, born December 20, 1945, is an emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.
Alexander Bain
Alexander Bain (11 June 1818 – 18 September 1903) was a Scottish philosopher and educationalist in the British school of empiricism who was a prominent and innovative figure in the fields of psy...
Alexander Bain (11 June 1818 – 18 September 1903) was a Scottish philosopher and educationalist in the British school of empiricism who was a prominent and innovative figure in the fields of psy...
Alexander Broadie
Alexander Broadie (b. 18 October 1942, Edinburgh) is a Scottish historian of philosophy, specialising in the fields of medieval philosophy and the philosophy of the Enlightenment.
Alexander Broadie (b. 18 October 1942, Edinburgh) is a Scottish historian of philosophy, specialising in the fields of medieval philosophy and the philosophy of the Enlightenment.
Alexander Campbell Fraser
Alexander Campbell Fraser (3 September 1819 - 2 December 1914) was a Scottish philosopher.
Alexander Campbell Fraser (3 September 1819 - 2 December 1914) was a Scottish philosopher.
Alexander Crombie
The Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (17 July 1762 Aberdeen – 11 June 1840 York Terrace, Regent's Park, London, England ) was a Presbyterian minister, schoolmaster and philosopher.
The Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (17 July 1762 Aberdeen – 11 June 1840 York Terrace, Regent's Park, London, England ) was a Presbyterian minister, schoolmaster and philosopher.
Alexander Gerard
Alexander Gerard (February 22, 1728 – February 22, 1795), philosophical writer, son of Rev.
Alexander Gerard (February 22, 1728 – February 22, 1795), philosophical writer, son of Rev.
Alexander Henderson (theologian)
Alexander Henderson (c. 1583 – 19 August 1646) was a Scottish theologian, and an important ecclesiastical statesman of his period.
Alexander Henderson (c. 1583 – 19 August 1646) was a Scottish theologian, and an important ecclesiastical statesman of his period.
Andrew Baxter
Andrew Baxter (1686/1687, Aberdeen – 23 April 1750, Whittingehame, East Lothian) was a Scottish metaphysician.
Andrew Baxter (1686/1687, Aberdeen – 23 April 1750, Whittingehame, East Lothian) was a Scottish metaphysician.
Andrew Seth Pringle-Pattison
Andrew Seth, who changed his name to Andrew Seth Pringle-Pattison to fulfill the terms of a bequest, was a Scottish philosopher.
Andrew Seth, who changed his name to Andrew Seth Pringle-Pattison to fulfill the terms of a bequest, was a Scottish philosopher.
Archibald Campbell (philosopher)
Archibald Campbell (1691, Edinburgh – 1756, St Andrews) was a Scottish Church of Scotland minister and moral philosopher.
Archibald Campbell (1691, Edinburgh – 1756, St Andrews) was a Scottish Church of Scotland minister and moral philosopher.
Bic Runga
Jacques-Louis David was an influential French painter in the Neoclassical style, considered to be the preeminent painter of the era.
Jacques-Louis David was an influential French painter in the Neoclassical style, considered to be the preeminent painter of the era.
David Brewster
Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE was a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer and university principal.
Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE was a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer and university principal.
David Fordyce
David Fordyce was a Scottish philosopher, a contributor to the Scottish Enlightenment.
David Fordyce was a Scottish philosopher, a contributor to the Scottish Enlightenment.
David George Ritchie
David George Ritchie (1853 – 1903) was a Scottish philosopher who had a distinguished university career at Edinburgh, and Balliol College, Oxford, and after being fellow of Jesus and tutor...
David George Ritchie (1853 – 1903) was a Scottish philosopher who had a distinguished university career at Edinburgh, and Balliol College, Oxford, and after being fellow of Jesus and tutor...
David Hume
David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, known especially for his philosophical empiricism and scepticism.
David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, known especially for his philosophical empiricism and scepticism.
Dugald Stewart
Dugald Stewart (November 22, 1753 - June 11, 1828) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher and mathematician.
Dugald Stewart (November 22, 1753 - June 11, 1828) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher and mathematician.
Edward Caird
Edward Caird FRSE (23 March 1835 – 1 November 1908) was a Scottish philosopher and younger brother of the theologian John Caird.
Edward Caird FRSE (23 March 1835 – 1 November 1908) was a Scottish philosopher and younger brother of the theologian John Caird.
Francis Hutcheson (philosopher)
Francis Hutcheson (8 August 1694 – 8 August 1746) was a philosopher born in Ireland to a family of Scottish Presbyterians who became one of the founding fathers of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Francis Hutcheson (8 August 1694 – 8 August 1746) was a philosopher born in Ireland to a family of Scottish Presbyterians who became one of the founding fathers of the Scottish Enlightenment.
George Campbell (minister)
George Campbell was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell (Presbyterian minister)
George Campbell (December 25, 1719 – April 6, 1796) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell (December 25, 1719 – April 6, 1796) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Croom Robertson
George Croom Robertson (March 10, 1842 – September 20, 1892) was a Scottish philosopher.
George Croom Robertson (March 10, 1842 – September 20, 1892) was a Scottish philosopher.
George Dalgarno
George Dalgarno (1626–1687) was a Scottish intellectual interested in linguistic problems.
George Dalgarno (1626–1687) was a Scottish intellectual interested in linguistic problems.
George Elder Davie
George Elder Davie was a prominent Scottish philosopher whose well-received book, The Democratic Intellect, concerns the treatment of philosophy in 19th century Scottish universities.
George Elder Davie was a prominent Scottish philosopher whose well-received book, The Democratic Intellect, concerns the treatment of philosophy in 19th century Scottish universities.
George Jardine
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Lokert
George Lokert of Ayr (c.
George Lokert of Ayr (c.
George Turnbull (theologian)
George Turnbull (July 11, 1698 – 1748) was a Scottish philosopher, theologian, teacher, writer on education and an early but little-known figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.
George Turnbull (July 11, 1698 – 1748) was a Scottish philosopher, theologian, teacher, writer on education and an early but little-known figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.
Gershom Carmichael
Gershom Carmichael (1672, London – 1729, Glasgow) was an English-Scottish philosopher Gershom Carmichael was born in London, the son of Alexander Charmichael, a Presbyterian minister who had bee...
Gershom Carmichael (1672, London – 1729, Glasgow) was an English-Scottish philosopher Gershom Carmichael was born in London, the son of Alexander Charmichael, a Presbyterian minister who had bee...
Gilbert Jack
Gilbert Jack (Jachaeus, Jacchaeus) (c.
Gilbert Jack (Jachaeus, Jacchaeus) (c.
Hector Boece
Hector Boece, known in Latin as Hector Boecius or Boethius, was a Scottish philosopher and first Principal of King's College in Aberdeen, a predecessor of the University of Aberdeen.
Hector Boece, known in Latin as Hector Boecius or Boethius, was a Scottish philosopher and first Principal of King's College in Aberdeen, a predecessor of the University of Aberdeen.
Henry Home, Lord Kames
Henry Home, Lord Kames (1696 27 December 1782) was a Scottish advocate, judge, philosopher, writer and agricultural improver.
Henry Home, Lord Kames (1696 27 December 1782) was a Scottish advocate, judge, philosopher, writer and agricultural improver.
Henry Scrimgeour
Henry Scrimgeour or Scrymgeour (c.
Henry Scrimgeour or Scrymgeour (c.
Herbert James Paton
Herbert James Paton FBA FSA Scot was a Scottish philosopher.
Herbert James Paton FBA FSA Scot was a Scottish philosopher.
Hugh Blair
Hugh Blair FRSE (7 April 1718–27 December 1800) was a Scottish minister of religion, author and rhetorician, considered one of the first great theorists of written discourse.
Hugh Blair FRSE (7 April 1718–27 December 1800) was a Scottish minister of religion, author and rhetorician, considered one of the first great theorists of written discourse.
Hugh MacColl
Hugh MacColl (1837-1909) was a Scot who trained as a mathematician and became a logician.
Hugh MacColl (1837-1909) was a Scot who trained as a mathematician and became a logician.
Hyman Levy
Hyman Levy (1889 – 1975) was a Scottish philosopher, mathematician and political activist.
Hyman Levy (1889 – 1975) was a Scottish philosopher, mathematician and political activist.
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo (25 October 1714 – 26 May 1799) was a Scottish judge, scholar of linguistic evolution, philosopher and deist.
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo (25 October 1714 – 26 May 1799) was a Scottish judge, scholar of linguistic evolution, philosopher and deist.
James Frederick Ferrier
James Frederick Ferrier (16 June 1808, Edinburgh – 11 June 1864, St Andrews) was a Scottish metaphysical writer.
James Frederick Ferrier (16 June 1808, Edinburgh – 11 June 1864, St Andrews) was a Scottish metaphysical writer.
James Hutchison Stirling
James Hutchison Stirling, philosopher, born in Glasgow, and educated there and at Edinburgh, where he studied medicine, which he practised until the death of his father in 1851, after which he d...
James Hutchison Stirling, philosopher, born in Glasgow, and educated there and at Edinburgh, where he studied medicine, which he practised until the death of his father in 1851, after which he d...
James Keill
James Keill (1673–1719) was a Scottish physician, philosopher, medical writer and translator.
James Keill (1673–1719) was a Scottish physician, philosopher, medical writer and translator.
James Main Dixon
James Main Dixon FRSE was a Scottish teacher and author, and an important scholar of the Scots language.
James Main Dixon FRSE was a Scottish teacher and author, and an important scholar of the Scots language.
James Martin (philosopher)
James Martin (Jacobus Martinus, Jacques Martin) (fl.
James Martin (Jacobus Martinus, Jacques Martin) (fl.
James Mylne
James Mylne was a Scottish philosopher and academic who was born in Perthshire in 1757 and educated at the University of St Andrews.
James Mylne was a Scottish philosopher and academic who was born in Perthshire in 1757 and educated at the University of St Andrews.
John A. Mackay
John A. Mackay (May 17, 1889 – June 9, 1983) was a Presbyterian theologian, missionary, and educator.
John A. Mackay (May 17, 1889 – June 9, 1983) was a Presbyterian theologian, missionary, and educator.
John Abercrombie (physician)
John Abercrombie (12 October 1780 in Aberdeen – 14 November 1844 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish physician and philosopher.
John Abercrombie (12 October 1780 in Aberdeen – 14 November 1844 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish physician and philosopher.
John Alexander Stewart (philosopher)
John Alexander Stewart (19 October 1846 – 27 December 1933) was a Scottish writer, educator and philosopher.
John Alexander Stewart (19 October 1846 – 27 December 1933) was a Scottish writer, educator and philosopher.
John Anderson (philosopher)
John Anderson was a Scottish-born Australian philosopher who occupied the post of Challis Professor of Philosophy at Sydney University in the years 1927-1958.
John Anderson was a Scottish-born Australian philosopher who occupied the post of Challis Professor of Philosophy at Sydney University in the years 1927-1958.
John Caird (theologian)
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John Callender (psychiatrist)
John Callender is a Scottish psychiatrist and philosopher born in 1954.
John Callender is a Scottish psychiatrist and philosopher born in 1954.
John Campbell (philosopher)
John Campbell is a Professor of Delicious Deserts at the University of California in Berkeley, California.
John Campbell is a Professor of Delicious Deserts at the University of California in Berkeley, California.
John H. D. Anderson
John Anderson FRS was a Scottish natural philosopher and liberal educator at the forefront of the application of science to technology in the industrial revolution, and of the education and adva...
John Anderson FRS was a Scottish natural philosopher and liberal educator at the forefront of the application of science to technology in the industrial revolution, and of the education and adva...
John Henry Muirhead
John Henry Muirhead (April 28, 1855 - May 24, 1940) was a British philosopher best known for having initiated the Muirhead Library of Philosophy in 1890.
John Henry Muirhead (April 28, 1855 - May 24, 1940) was a British philosopher best known for having initiated the Muirhead Library of Philosophy in 1890.
John Joseph Haldane
John Joseph Haldane (born 19 February 1954) is a leading Scottish philosopher, commentator and broadcaster.
John Joseph Haldane (born 19 February 1954) is a leading Scottish philosopher, commentator and broadcaster.
John Macquarrie
John Macquarrie FBA TD was a Scottish theologian and philosopher, the author of Principles of Christian Theology and Jesus Christ in Modern Thought.
John Macquarrie FBA TD was a Scottish theologian and philosopher, the author of Principles of Christian Theology and Jesus Christ in Modern Thought.
John Mair
John Mair (or Major) (also known in Latin as Joannes Majoris and Haddingtonus Scotus) (1467–1550) was a Scottish philosopher, much admired in his day and an acknowledged influence ...
John Mair (or Major) (also known in Latin as Joannes Majoris and Haddingtonus Scotus) (1467–1550) was a Scottish philosopher, much admired in his day and an acknowledged influence ...
John McIntyre (theologian)
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John Millar (philosopher)
John Millar of Glasgow (June 22, 1735 – May 30, 1801) was a Scottish philosopher, historian and Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Glasgow from 1761 to 1800.
John Millar of Glasgow (June 22, 1735 – May 30, 1801) was a Scottish philosopher, historian and Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Glasgow from 1761 to 1800.
John Stuart Mackenzie
John Stuart Mackenzie (1860–1935) was a British philosopher, born near Glasgow, and educated at Glasgow, Cambridge, and Berlin.
John Stuart Mackenzie (1860–1935) was a British philosopher, born near Glasgow, and educated at Glasgow, Cambridge, and Berlin.
John Veitch (poet)
John Veitch (October 24, 1829 - September 3, 1894), Scottish poet, philosopher, and historian, son of a Peninsular War veteran, was born at Peebles, and educated at Edinburgh University.
John Veitch (October 24, 1829 - September 3, 1894), Scottish poet, philosopher, and historian, son of a Peninsular War veteran, was born at Peebles, and educated at Edinburgh University.
John Wilson (Scottish writer)
John Wilson of Ellerey FRSE was a Scottish advocate, literary critic and author, the writer most frequently identified with the pseudonym Christopher North of Blackwood's Edinburgh Magaz...
John Wilson of Ellerey FRSE was a Scottish advocate, literary critic and author, the writer most frequently identified with the pseudonym Christopher North of Blackwood's Edinburgh Magaz...
Malcolm Knox
Sir Thomas Malcolm Knox FRSE was an Anglo-Scottish philosopher who served as Principal of St Andrews University from 1953-66 and Vice-president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1975-8.
Sir Thomas Malcolm Knox FRSE was an Anglo-Scottish philosopher who served as Principal of St Andrews University from 1953-66 and Vice-president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1975-8.
Mark Duncan
Mark Duncan, regent of the University of Saumur, son of Thomas Duncan of Maxpoffle, Roxburghshire, by Janet, daughter of Patrick Oliphant of Sowdoun in the same county, is supposed to have been ...
Mark Duncan, regent of the University of Saumur, son of Thomas Duncan of Maxpoffle, Roxburghshire, by Janet, daughter of Patrick Oliphant of Sowdoun in the same county, is supposed to have been ...
Michael Scot
Michael Scot (Latin: Michael Scotus) (1175 – 1232?) was a medieval mathematician and scholar.
Michael Scot (Latin: Michael Scotus) (1175 – 1232?) was a medieval mathematician and scholar.
Neil MacCormick
Sir Neil MacCormick, QC, FBA, FRSE, or just Neil MacCormick, was a renowned legal philosopher and Scottish politician.
Sir Neil MacCormick, QC, FBA, FRSE, or just Neil MacCormick, was a renowned legal philosopher and Scottish politician.
Norman Kemp Smith
Norman Kemp Smith (1872–1958) was a Scottish philosopher who lectured at Princeton University and was Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh.
Norman Kemp Smith (1872–1958) was a Scottish philosopher who lectured at Princeton University and was Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh.
Patrick Edward Dove
Patrick Edward Dove (31 July 1815 – 28 April 1873) was born at Lasswade, near Edinburgh in Scotland.
Patrick Edward Dove (31 July 1815 – 28 April 1873) was born at Lasswade, near Edinburgh in Scotland.
Richard of Saint Victor
Richard of Saint Victor (died 1173) is known today as one of the most influential religious thinkers of his time.
Richard of Saint Victor (died 1173) is known today as one of the most influential religious thinkers of his time.
Robert Adamson (philosopher)
Robert Adamson (January 19, 1852 – February 8, 1902) was a Scottish philosopher and Professor of Logic at Glasgow.
Robert Adamson (January 19, 1852 – February 8, 1902) was a Scottish philosopher and Professor of Logic at Glasgow.
Robert Balfour (philosopher)
Robert Balfour (c. 1553–1621; known also as Balforeus) was a Scottish philosopher.
Robert Balfour (c. 1553–1621; known also as Balforeus) was a Scottish philosopher.
Sandie Lindsay, 1st Baron Lindsay of Birker
Alexander Dunlop Lindsay, 1st Baron Lindsay of Birker CBE was a British academic and peer.
Alexander Dunlop Lindsay, 1st Baron Lindsay of Birker CBE was a British academic and peer.
Thomas Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher during the Victorian era.
Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher during the Victorian era.
Thomas Davidson (philosopher)
Thomas Davidson (25 October 1840, Old Deer – 14 September 1900, Montreal) was a Scottish-American philosopher and lecturer.
Thomas Davidson (25 October 1840, Old Deer – 14 September 1900, Montreal) was a Scottish-American philosopher and lecturer.
Thomas Hamilton (writer)
Thomas Hamilton, Scottish writer, was the younger brother of the philosopher, William Hamilton.
Thomas Hamilton, Scottish writer, was the younger brother of the philosopher, William Hamilton.
Thomas Reid
The Reverend Thomas Reid FRSE, was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher, and a contemporary of David Hume, was the founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense, and played an integral ro...
The Reverend Thomas Reid FRSE, was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher, and a contemporary of David Hume, was the founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense, and played an integral ro...
Thomas Reid (humanist)
Thomas Reid was a Scottish humanist and philosopher who became Latin secretary to King James VI and I.
Thomas Reid was a Scottish humanist and philosopher who became Latin secretary to King James VI and I.
W. B. Gallie
Walter Bryce Gallie (5 October 1912 - 7 October 1998) was a British social theorist, political theorist, and philosopher.
Walter Bryce Gallie (5 October 1912 - 7 October 1998) was a British social theorist, political theorist, and philosopher.
W. D. Ross
Sir (William) David Ross KBE (15 April 1877 – 5 May 1971) was a Scottish philosopher, known for work in ethics.
Sir (William) David Ross KBE (15 April 1877 – 5 May 1971) was a Scottish philosopher, known for work in ethics.
William Cleghorn
William Cleghorn (1718 – August 1754) was a British philosopher.
William Cleghorn (1718 – August 1754) was a British philosopher.
William Drummond of Logiealmond
Sir William Drummond of Logiealmond was a Scottish diplomat and Member of Parliament, poet and philosopher.
Sir William Drummond of Logiealmond was a Scottish diplomat and Member of Parliament, poet and philosopher.
William Duncan (philosopher)
William Duncan (1717, Aberdeen – 1760, Aberdeen) was a Scottish natural philosopher and classicist, professor of natural philosophy at Marischal College, Aberdeen.
William Duncan (1717, Aberdeen – 1760, Aberdeen) was a Scottish natural philosopher and classicist, professor of natural philosophy at Marischal College, Aberdeen.
William Manderstown
William Manderstown (c.1485–1552) was a Scottish philosopher and Rector of the University of Paris.
William Manderstown (c.1485–1552) was a Scottish philosopher and Rector of the University of Paris.
William Ogilvie of Pittensear
William Ogilvie of Pittensear—the ‘rebel professor’—was the 18th century Scottish author of an influential historic land reform treatise.
William Ogilvie of Pittensear—the ‘rebel professor’—was the 18th century Scottish author of an influential historic land reform treatise.
William Ritchie Sorley
William Ritchie Sorley (4 November 1855, Selkirk - 28 July 1935, Cambridge) was a Scottish philosopher.
William Ritchie Sorley (4 November 1855, Selkirk - 28 July 1935, Cambridge) was a Scottish philosopher.
William Stoddart
William Stoddart (born 25 June 1925, Carstairs) is a Scottish physician, author and "spiritual traveller", who has written several books on the philosophy of religions.
William Stoddart (born 25 June 1925, Carstairs) is a Scottish physician, author and "spiritual traveller", who has written several books on the philosophy of religions.
William Wallace (philosopher)
William Wallace (May 11, 1844 – February 18, 1897) was a Scottish philosopher.
William Wallace (May 11, 1844 – February 18, 1897) was a Scottish philosopher.