Alexander Smith (12 June 1796 – 12 February 1851) was a Scottish philosopher and educator from Banff, Aberdeenshire.
Smith spent most of his life in Banff, with a period at the University of Aberdeen.
[4] After graduating, Smith worked as a parochial schoolmaster at Rothiemay and later at a private academy in Forres.
[5] However, he did not pursue a ministerial career and instead taught English at Banff Academy until 1827, when his health declined.
Influenced by William Paley's theological utilitarian liberalism, Smith addressed issues in moral philosophy.