Surname: Ferrier Forename(s): James Frederick b. 16 June 1808. d. 11 June 1864. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Philosopher and writer. Pseudonym: “J. F.” Born in Edinburgh. Educated at the Universities
of Edinburgh and Oxford. Nephew of John Wilson (“Christopher North”). Member of William
Hamilton’s circle. Married his cousin, Margaret Wilson, on 3 October 1837. Publications
include Institutes of Metaphysics (1854), Scottish Philosophy, the Old and the New (1856). Taught at the University of St. Andrews. Biographical information: ODNB. (AC)