1711-1776
Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism. He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment.
Key Figures in Humanism
Thomas Henry Huxley
1825-1895
English biologist , known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Huxley coined the term 'agnostic' to describe his own views on theology, a term whose use has continued to the present day.
