Ferrier, James Frederick — ▪ Scottish philosopher born June 16, 1808, Edinburgh, Scot. died June 11, 1864, St. Andrews Scottish metaphysician distinguished for his theory of agnoiology, or theory of ignorance. Educated at Edinburgh and Oxford, Ferrier qualified … Universalium
FERRIER, JAMES FREDERICK — a metaphysician of singular ability and originality, born at Edinburgh; after graduating at Oxford was called to the Scotch bar in 1832; but under the influence of Sir W. Hamilton, metaphysics became his dominant interest, and he found an… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
James Frederick Ferrier — Philosophe Occidental Époque Contemporaine Naissance 16 juin 1808 … Wikipédia en Français
James Frederick Ferrier — (June 16, 1808 – June 11, 1864), Scottish metaphysical writer, was born in Edinburgh, the son of John Ferrier, writer to the signet. His mother was a sister of John Wilson (Christopher North).Ferrier s works are remarkable for an unusual charm… … Wikipedia
James Ferrier — may refer to:*James Frederick Ferrier, Scottish metaphysical writer *James Ferrier (Canadian senator), mayor of Montreal from 1845 ndash;1846 *Jim Ferrier, Australian golfer … Wikipedia
Ferrier — Not to be confused with farrier, a profession that specializes in hoof care (notably horseshoes). Ferrier can apply to:People: * Arnaud du Ferrièr (c.1508 1585), French lawyer and diplomat * Chess Ferrier (born 1957), Rolls Royce enthusiast *… … Wikipedia
metaphysics — /met euh fiz iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) 1. the branch of philosophy that treats of first principles, includes ontology and cosmology, and is intimately connected with epistemology. 2. philosophy, esp. in its more abstruse branches. 3. the… … Universalium
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2000 New Year Honours — The insignia of the Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George: Andrew Wood was awarded the Grand Cross in this Honours list. The New Year Honours 2000 for the United Kingdom were announced on 31 December 1999, to celebrate the year… … Wikipedia
Agnotology — Agnotology, formerly agnatology, is a neologism for the study of culturally induced ignorance or doubt, particularly the publication of inaccurate or misleading scientific data. The term was coined by Robert N. Proctor, [cite… … Wikipedia
