An Essay Upon Reason, And The Nature Of Spirits (1694)

By Richard Burthogge

Book Overview

""An Essay Upon Reason, And The Nature Of Spirits"" is a philosophical treatise written by Richard Burthogge in 1694. The book explores the nature of reason and spirits, arguing that reason is the foundation of human knowledge and that spirits are the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Burthogge discusses the relationship between reason and the senses, arguing that reason is superior to the senses and that it is through reason that we can truly understand the world around us. He also explores the concept of spirits, arguing that they are the basic units of matter and that they are responsible for the workings of the natural world. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of philosophical knowledge. It is an important work in the history of philosophy and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166180425
• ISBN13: 9781166180423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"