James Dunbar (writer)
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Born1742
Died28 May 1798 (aged 55–56)
Aberdeen
Era18th century philosophy
MovementScottish Enlightenment
James, Dunbar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1742 |
| Died | 28 May 1798 (aged 55–56) Aberdeen |
| Era | 18th century philosophy |
| Movement | Scottish Enlightenment |
James Dunbar (born 1742, died 28 May 1798) was a British philosophical writer.[1] He was a co-founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1783.[2]
He was educated at King's College, Aberdeen, of which he was elected a regent in 1766, and in that capacity he taught moral philosophy as a Professor there for thirty years.[1]
Dunbar was in favour of the amalgamation of King's College with Marischal College.
He died in his rooms at King's College on 28 May 1798.[1] He was replaced by Prof Robert Eden Scott in 1800.
