Essays on the Characteristics

By John Brown

Book Overview

Essays On The Characteristics Of The Earl Of Shaftesbury is a book written by John Brown. It is a collection of essays that explores the life and works of the 17th-century philosopher and politician, Anthony Ashley Cooper, the Third Earl of Shaftesbury. The book delves into the characteristics and beliefs of Shaftesbury, including his ideas on morality, aesthetics, and politics. Brown provides an in-depth analysis of Shaftesbury's philosophical contributions and their impact on the Enlightenment movement. The essays are written in a scholarly style, making them suitable for students and academics interested in philosophy, political theory, and intellectual history. Overall, Essays On The Characteristics Of The Earl Of Shaftesbury is an insightful and informative book that sheds light on one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century.One: On Ridicule, Considered As A Test Of Truth. Two: On The Motives To Virtue And The Necessity Of Religious Principle. Three: On Revealed Religion And Christianity.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: 1163796158
• ISBN13: 9781163796153
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"