George Campbell
Philosopher, Author
1719 – 1796
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Who was George Campbell?
George Campbell was a figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, known as a philosopher, minister, and professor of divinity. Campbell was primarily interested in rhetoric, since he believed that its study would enable his students to become better preachers. He became a philosopher of rhetoric because he took it that the philosophical changes of the Age of Enlightenment would have implications for rhetoric.
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- Born
- Dec 25, 1719
Aberdeen - Nationality
- Scotland
- Profession
- Education
- University of Aberdeen
- Marischal College
- Died
- Apr 6, 1796
Aberdeen
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on July 23, 2013
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