E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Stewart, Dugald
(b. Edinburgh, November 22nd, 1753; d. near Bo’ness, June 11th, 1828). “Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind” (1792, 1814, and 1827), “Outlines of Moral Philosophy” (1793); “Account of the Life and Writings of William Robertson, D.D.” (1801); “Account of the Life and Writings of Thomas Reid, D.D.” (1803), “Philosophical Essays” (1810); “Account of the Life and Writings of Adam Smith” (1811); “Dissertation exhibiting the Progress of Metaphysical, Ethical, and Political Philosophy since the Revival of Letters in Europe” (1815 and 1821); “The Philosophy of the Active and Moral Powers” (1828); and “Lectures on Political Economy,” published in 1855, with the remainder of Stewart’s “Works,” and an account of his “Life” and “Writings,” edited by Sir William Hamilton.
