Edward Caird (1835–1908)

Philosopher and educationalist. Studied divinity at St Andrews University and at Glasgow. BA, Oxford, 1863. Elected tutor, Merton College, Oxford, 1864. Professor of moral philosophy, Glasgow, 1866–93. Master, Balliol College, Oxford, 1893–1907. Promoted free education, the extension of the franchise, and the rights of women. Leader of a revival of idealist philosophy and author of works on Immanuel Kant. Sought to reconcile evolutionary ideas and theology through a concept of universal unity.