Bowen, Francis, 1811-1890

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Birth 1811-09-08
Death 1890-01-22
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Bowen (A.B. 1833) was Alford Professor of Natural Religion, Moral Philosophy and Civil Polity at Harvard University, 1853-1889.

From the description of Lectures : concerning philosophy : manuscript, [18--] (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612877790

Francis Bowen was an American philosopher, editor of the North American Review and professor at Harvard.

From the description of Correspondence, 1724-1909 (inclusive) 1836-1892 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122505760

From the guide to the Francis Bowen correspondence, 1724-1909 (inclusive) 1836-1892 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

American philosopher and editor.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cambridge [Mass.], to [Mrs. Elizabeth Fries Lummis Ellet], 1848 Nov. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270910826

Bowen graduated from Harvard in 1833 and taught philosophy at Harvard.

From the description of Papers of Francis Bowen, 1860-1882 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77069216

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  • American literature
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