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Scottish philosophers
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The list Scottish philosophers includes
Adam Smith, George MacDonald, David Hume, Thomas Carlyle and Alexander Bain.
The list consists of 151 members
and 9 sublists.
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Adam Smith
Scottish economist and philosopher (1723–1790)
Overview: Adam Smith (baptized 16 June [O.S. 5 June] 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy and key figure during the Scottish ...Date of birth: 5 June 1723Date of death: 17 July 1790Age: 67 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: ScientistGender: Male
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George MacDonald
Scottish writer and Christian minister (1824–1905)
Overview: George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow ...Date of birth: 10 December 1824Date of death: 18 September 1905Age: 80 (age at death)Nationality: BritishOccupation: AuthorGender: Male 0
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David Hume
Scottish philosopher (1711–1776)
Overview: David Hume (born David Home; 7 May 1711 NS – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, librarian, and essayist, who is best known today for his highly influential ...Date of birth: 26 April 1711Date of death: 25 August 1776Age: 65 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: HistorianGender: Male 0
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Thomas Carlyle
Scottish lawyer and "apostle" of the Catholic Apostolic Church
Overview: Thomas Carlyle (17 July 1803 – 28 January 1855) was born in King's Grange near Dumfries in Scotland.Date of birth: 17 July 1803Date of death: 28 January 1855Age: 51 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Historian 0
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Alexander Bain
Scottish inventor and engineer
Overview: Alexander Bain (12 October 1810 – 2 January 1877) was a Scottish inventor and engineer who was first to invent and patent the electric clock. He installed the railway telegraph lines between Edinburgh ...Date of birth: 12 October 1810Date of death: 2 January 1877Age: 66 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Inventor 0
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Thomas Carlyle
British mathematician
Overview: Thomas Carlyle (4 December 1795 – 5 February 1881) was a British historian, satirical writer, essayist, translator, philosopher, mathematician, and teacher. In his book On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and ...Date of birth: 4 December 1795Date of death: 5 February 1881Age: 85 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Historian 0
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Abdalqadir as-Sufi
Scottish Islamic scholar (1930–2021)
Overview: Abdalqadir as-Sufi (born Ian Dallas; 1930 – 1 August 2021) was a Shaykh of Instruction, leader of the Darqawi-Shadhili-Qadiri Tariqa, founder of the Murabitun World Movement and author of numerous ...Date of birth: 1930Date of death: 1 August 2021Age: 91 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Philosopher 0
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W. D. Ross
Philosopher and academic administrator
Overview: Sir William David Ross KBE FBA (15 April 1877 – 5 May 1971), known as David Ross but usually cited as W. D. Ross, was a Scottish philosopher who is known for his work in ethics. His best-known work is ...Date of birth: 15 April 1877Date of death: 5 May 1971Age: 94 (age at death)Nationality: BritishOccupation: PhilosopherGender: Male 0
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Alasdair MacIntyre
British philosopher
Overview: Alasdair Chalmers MacIntyre (born 12 January 1929) is a Scottish-American philosopher who has contributed to moral and political philosophy as well as history of philosophy and theology. MacIntyre's After ... 0
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Frances Wright
American activist
Overview: Frances Wright (September 6, 1795 – December 13, 1852), widely known as Fanny Wright, was a Scottish-born lecturer, writer, freethinker, feminist, utopian socialist, abolitionist, social reformer, and ...Date of birth: 6 September 1795Date of death: 13 December 1852Age: 57 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: WriterGender: Female 0
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David Brewster
American journalistOverview: David Clark Brewster (born September 26, 1939) is an American journalist and the founder, editor and publisher of the Seattle Weekly and the online Northwest "newspaper" Crosscut.com. He is also the f ... 0
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Duns Scotus
Scottish Franciscan friar and philosopher (c. 1265/66–1308)
Overview: John Duns Scotus (SKOH-təs; "Duns the Scot"; c. – 8 November 1308) was a Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher and theologian. He is one of the four most important ... 0
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William MacAskill
Scottish philosopher and ethicist
Overview: William MacAskill (né Crouch; born 24 March 1987) is a Scottish philosopher, ethicist, and one of the originators of the effective altruism movement. He is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the Uni ... 0
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David Brewster
British astronomer and mathematician
Overview: Sir David Brewster (11 December 1781 – 10 February 1868) was a British scientist, inventor, author, and academic administrator. In science he is principally remembered for his experimental work in ...Date of birth: 11 December 1781Date of death: 10 February 1868Age: 86 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Writer 0
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Alexander Bain
Scottish philosopher and educationalist
Overview: Alexander Bain (11 June 1818 – 18 September 1903) was a Scottish philosopher and educationalist in the British school of empiricism and a prominent and innovative figure in the fields of psychology, l ...Date of birth: 11 June 1818Date of death: 18 September 1903Age: 85 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Philosopher 0
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John Alexander Stewart (philosopher)
Scottish writer, educator and philosopherOverview: John Alexander Stewart (19 October 1846 – 27 December 1933) was a Scottish writer, educator and philosopher. He was a university professor and classical lecturer at Christ Church, Oxford from 1875 to 1883 ...Date of birth: 19 October 1846Date of death: 27 December 1933Age: 87 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Writer 0
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17.Overview: Blessed John (Johannes) Duns Scotus, O.F.M. (c. 1265 – November 8, 1308) was one of the more important theologians and philosophers of the High Middle Ages. He was nicknamed Doctor Subtilis for his pe ... 0
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Leon MacLaren
British philosopherOverview: Leon MacLaren, born Leonardo da Vinci MacLaren, (1910–1994) was a barrister, politician, philosopher and the founder of the School of Economic Science (SES) MacLaren was inspired by Henry George, Socrates ...Date of birth: 1910Date of death: 1994Age: 83 (age at death)Nationality: BritishOccupation: Philosopher 0
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John Joseph Haldane
British philosopherOverview: John Joseph Haldane KCHS FRSE FRSA (born 19 February 1954) is a Scottish philosopher, commentator and broadcaster. He is a former papal adviser to the Vatican. He is credited with coining the term 'An ... 0
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Henry Scrimgeour
Scottish, ScientistOverview: Henry Scrimgeour or Scrymgeour (c. 1505 – 23 September 1572) was a diplomat and book collector.Date of birth: 1505Date of death: 1572Age: 66 (age at death)Nationality: ScottishOccupation: Scientist 0
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