Statements (58)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:philosopher
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gptkbp:academicAdvisor |
gptkb:William_Robertson
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gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Glasgow
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Scottish_Enlightenment
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gptkbp:birthDate |
1735-04-06
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gptkbp:children |
gptkb:John_Millar_Jr.
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gptkbp:contribution |
development of sociology
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gptkbp:deathDate |
1801-01-30
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gptkbp:field |
philosophy
moral philosophy |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John Millar
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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
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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
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gptkbp:notableWorks |
The Origin of the Distinction of Ranks
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gptkbp:occupation |
academic
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gptkbp:philosophy |
economic theory
social justice historical analysis empiricism political theory |
gptkbp:productionCompany |
18th century
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gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Glasgow
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gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Margaret_Millar
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gptkbp:workLocation |
gptkb:University_of_Glasgow
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