Bain, Alexander

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Alexander Bain

1818-1903

Alexander Bain

(11 June 1818 − 18 September 1903)

Zirkoff lists The Correlations of Nervous and Mental Forces as unidentified and refers to BCW VIII, p. 420, for biographical information. (BCW 4:621).

Scottish philosopher and educationist, born in Aberdeen, where he also died. Began life as a weaver (BCW 8:420).

Bibliographical references include: Mind and Body. The Theories of their Relation, in “The International Scientific Series,” London, 1872; 3rd ed. 1874. Vide Volume VIII of the present Series for biogr. sketch of the author (BCW 9:405).

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Бэн, Александр
• Wikipedia: Alexander Bain (philosopher)

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