James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
Philosopher, Author
1714 – 1799
Who was James Burnett, Lord Monboddo?
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo was a Scottish judge, scholar of linguistic evolution, philosopher and deist. He is most famous today as a founder of modern comparative historical linguistics. In 1767 he became a judge in the Court of Session. As such, Burnett adopted an honorary title based on the name of his father's estate and family seat, Monboddo House. Monboddo was one of a number of scholars involved at the time in development of early concepts of evolution. Some credit him with anticipating in principle the idea of natural selection that was developed into a scientific theory by Charles Darwin.
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- Born
- Oct 25, 1714
Monboddo House - Nationality
- Scotland
- Profession
- Education
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Edinburgh
- Marischal College
- Died
- May 26, 1799
Edinburgh
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on July 23, 2013
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