Letters Of Eminent Persons

Letters Of Eminent Persons

John Hill Burton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437133660
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The book ''Letters of Eminent Persons: Addressed to David Hume'' is a compilation of letters written by various prominent figures of the 18th century to the philosopher David Hume. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including philosophy, politics, literature, and personal matters. The collection includes letters from notable figures such as Adam Smith, Benjamin Franklin, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book was edited by John Hill Burton and first published in 1849. The letters provide a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the 18th century, as well as shedding light on the life and work of David Hume. The book is a valuable resource for historians, philosophers, and anyone interested in the intellectual history of the Enlightenment era.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.

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