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*.
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