Dugald Stewart
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Scottish philosopher: Dugald Stewart was a Scottish philosopher who lived from 1753 to 1828. He is known as a principal exponent and follower of the philosophy of Thomas Reid.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Dugald Stewart is a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.
- The works of Dugald Stewart were influential in moral philosophy.
Advanced Usage
- "Stewartian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the philosophical ideas of Dugald Stewart.
- His argument had a distinctly Stewartian flavor, emphasizing common sense principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Sense Philosophy: The school of thought, associated with Thomas Reid and Dugald Stewart, that certain beliefs are justified by common sense.
- Scottish Enlightenment: The period of intellectual and scientific accomplishments in Scotland in the 18th and early 19th centuries, during which Dugald Stewart was active.
Synonyms
- Philosopher: A person engaged or learned in philosophy.
- Scholar: A specialist in a particular branch of study.
Related Phrases
- Follower of Reid: A phrase used to describe Dugald Stewart's intellectual lineage.
- As a follower of Reid, Dugald Stewart further developed the common sense school.
Noun
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Scottish philosopher and follower of Thomas Reid (1753-1828)
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