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James Frederick Ferrier

Scottish philosopher (1808-1864) · Academics · Died at 55

James Frederick Ferrier was a Scottish metaphysical writer and philosopher. He introduced the word epistemology in philosophical English, as well as coining agnoiology for the study of ignorance.

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Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1808 to 1864 · aged 55