The Works of Thomas Dick, LL.D. four volumes in one., viz. An Essay on the Improvement of Society: The Philosophy of a Future State: The Philosophy of Religion: The Christian Philosopher: or, the connexion of science and philosophy with religion.

Thomas Dick

Erscheinungsdatum: 1838

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Thomas Dick. The Works of Thomas Dick, LL.D. four volumes in one., viz. An Essay on the Improvement of Society: The Philosophy of a Future State: The Philosophy of Religion: The Christian Philosopher: or, the connexion of science and philosophy with religion. Hartford: Published by H. F. Sumner & Co. New York: by Robinson, Pratt & Co. 1838. Hardcover in very good condition except for skinning of strips of leather on both boards. All edges marbled. 191,127,186, and 162 pages, with a title page for each of the works, in addition to the general title. The first work, more fully entitled On the Improvement of Society by the Diffusion of Knowledge: An illustration of the advantages which would result from a more general dissemination of rational and scientific information among all ranks deals with Davy s Safety Lamp, using pneumatics to make more efficient chimneys, and many other practical applications of scientific knowledge, with illustrations of experiments and devices. Diffusion of religious knowledge to displace superstition is of course also discussed at length. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1517675192159

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Titel: The Works of Thomas Dick, LL.D. four volumes...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1838

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good