James McCosh

Philosopher, Author

1811 – 1894

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Who was James McCosh?

James McCosh was a prominent philosopher of the Scottish School of Common Sense. He was president of Princeton University 1868-1888.

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Born
Apr 1, 1811
Ayrshire
Ethnicity
  • Scottish people
Profession
Education
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Edinburgh
Employment
  • President, Princeton University
    (1868 - 1888)
Died
Nov 16, 1894
Princeton
Resting place
Princeton Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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