academic issue A subject that is of interest primarily to the schools. It is considered to be theoretical rather than practical.
Annandale, Marquis of An English nobleman of the House of Annandale. His title of honor was next in point of dignity to that of duke.
Aristotle A Greek philosopher (384-322 B.C.) who possessed one of the most brilliant minds of all time. His works are regarded among the great classics of the world. They include treatises on Metaphysics, Physics, Logic, Ethics, Rhetoric, and other subjects.
authoritarian One who accepts a particular doctrine as true because it has been stated by someone whose views are not open to question.
Bacon, Francis An English philosopher (1561-1626) who made important contributions to the field of inductive logic and who thus prepared the way for important developments in modern science.
Bentham, Jeremy An English philosopher (1748-1832) who was the author of Principles of Morals and Legislation and whose name is always associated with the development of the Utilitarian school of philosophy.
Berkeley, George An Irish churchman and philosopher (1685-1753) who became famous for developing the notion that non-thinking matter does not exist. He was the author of the statement "to be is to be perceived."
Cicero, Marcus Tullius Roman orator and statesman (106-43 B.C.).
College of Justice A law college in Edinburgh. David Hume's maternal grandfather had been president of this college.
crucial experiment A single experiment or observation which would be sufficient to prove or to disprove a given conclusion.
