Dissertation First (Classic Reprint): Exhibiting a General View of the Progress of Metaphysical and Ethical Philosophy, Since the Revival of Letters in Europe - Couverture souple

Stewart, Dugald

 
9781330479407: Dissertation First (Classic Reprint): Exhibiting a General View of the Progress of Metaphysical and Ethical Philosophy, Since the Revival of Letters in Europe

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A clear, expert survey of how metaphysical and ethical thought evolved in Europe after the revival of letters. It connects ideas from Locke to Berkeley and beyond, showing how philosophy grew with the times.

In this well-annotated study, Dugald Stewart traces major shifts in twentieth-century metaphysical and ethical philosophy, placing them in a broad historical arc. The focus is on how key thinkers and works influenced the course of ideas, including the rise of Berkeley and the revival of philosophical discussion in England.



The discussion weaves together literary culture, scientific advances, and political thought, highlighting how philosophers debated mind, perception, and moral judgments. It also notes the connections between philosophy and the arts, illustrating how intellectual currents shaped the period’s writing and critique.




  • Close readings of influential figures such as Berkeley, Locke, Addison, and Shaftesbury

  • Context on how printing, education, and public discourse propelled philosophical progress

  • Explanations of key concepts in metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy

  • Historical framing of how Scottish and English thought interacted with continental ideas



Ideal for readers of intellectual history and students seeking a clear map of early modern philosophy in a broad European setting.

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9780365247685: Dissertation First: Exhibiting a General View of the Progress of Metaphysical and Ethical Philosophy, Since the Revival of Letters in Europe (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0365247685 ISBN 13 :  9780365247685
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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