James Frederick Ferrier

"James Frederick Ferrier" by Elizabeth Sanderson Haldane is a biography that tells the story of James Frederick Ferrier, an important Scottish philosopher. The book begins with Ferrier's childhood, family history, and his links to well-known people in Scottish literature and thought. Haldane shows how Ferrier's family, especially his mother and famous relatives, impacted him. The book also discusses his education and how he slowly became interested in philosophy, giving readers a look into the thinking of Scotland in the early 1800s, so readers can understand how his early life influenced his ideas and work exploring philosophy.