Ethical Questions or Speculations on the Principal Subjects of Controversy

T Cogan

Verlag: T Cadell and W Davies, London, 1817

Beschreibung

A scarce first edition copy of Thomas Cogan's treatise, which sought to trace the moral history of man in his pursuits, power and motives of action. With a prize bookplate to the front pastedown from Glasgow university addressed to one Joannes Thompson for their work in ethics class.In this work Cogan answers seven questions he poses. Each question is a separate chapter. Examples include 'What are the sources of rational conviction? and what are the characteristic differences of each?' and 'Is benevolence a principle distinct from Self-love, or a modification of it?'.This was Cogan's final publication before his death.A very smart copy of this scarce philosophical study. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. A few light spots to the boards. Light rubbing to the joints. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light scattered spots to pages. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 789L15

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Ethical Questions or Speculations on the ...

Verlag: T Cadell and W Davies, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1817

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book