John Millar

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:academicAdvisor gptkb:William_Robertson
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Glasgow
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Scottish_Enlightenment
gptkbp:birthDate 1735-04-06
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_Millar_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution development of sociology
gptkbp:deathDate 1801-01-30
gptkbp:field philosophy
moral philosophy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John Millar
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:George_Combe
gptkb:John_Stuart_Mill
gptkb:Adam_Smith
gptkb:Thomas_Carlyle
gptkb:Karl_Marx
gptkb:James_Mill
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:John_Locke
gptkb:David_Hume
gptkbp:knownFor historical writing
social theory
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Celtic
Scottish
gptkbp:notableAlumni the importance of education
the role of the individual in society
the concept of progress
the relationship between law and morality
the impact of law on society
the role of government in economic affairs
the role of commerce in society
the impact of industrialization on society
the significance of historical context
the relationship between wealth and power
the importance of civic virtue
the impact of religion on society
the concept of social contract
the significance of public opinion
the evolution of social classes
the importance of empirical evidence in philosophy
the influence of culture on society
the nature of human rights
the relationship between freedom and authority
the relationship between society and government
the role of morality in politics
the significance of social institutions.
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:William_Hamilton
gptkbp:notableWorks The Origin of the Distinction of Ranks
gptkbp:occupation academic
gptkbp:philosophy economic theory
social justice
historical analysis
empiricism
political theory
gptkbp:productionCompany 18th century
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Glasgow
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_Millar
gptkbp:workLocation gptkb:University_of_Glasgow