Letters Concerning Mind: To Which Is Added, A Sketch Of Universal Arithmetic (1750)

By John Petvin

Book Overview

""Letters Concerning Mind: To Which Is Added, A Sketch Of Universal Arithmetic"" is a book written by John Petvin in 1750. The book is a collection of letters that discuss the nature of the human mind and its relationship to the physical world. Petvin explores various philosophical and scientific theories about the mind, including the ideas of Descartes, Locke, and Leibniz. He also introduces his own ideas about the nature of consciousness and perception.In addition to the letters on the mind, the book also includes a section on universal arithmetic. This section introduces a new system of arithmetic that is meant to be applicable to all areas of knowledge, including music, astronomy, and physics. Petvin argues that this system of arithmetic is more accurate and versatile than traditional arithmetic.Overall, ""Letters Concerning Mind"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of the mind and its relationship to the world. Petvin's ideas on universal arithmetic also provide an interesting perspective on the role of mathematics in understanding the universe.Comprehending The Differential Calculus, And The Doctrine Of Fluxions.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: 1165791277
• ISBN13: 9781165791279
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"