Robert Flint (theologian)

Robert Flint (14 March 1838 – 25 November 1910) was a Scottish theologian and philosopher who wrote also on sociology.

[3] In 1852, he entered the University of Glasgow where he distinguished himself (without graduating) in arts and divinity.

[4] On the death of James Frederick Ferrier in 1864, Flint was elected to succeed him in the moral philosophy chair at the University of St Andrews, among the competing candidates being Thomas Hill Green.

[1] He resigned his chair in 1903 to devote himself to literary work, a purpose hampered by failing health.

Flint died, unmarried, at his residence, 5 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, on 25 November 1910.