Essays : Literary, Moral And Philosophical (1806)
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Essays: Literary, Moral and Philosophical is a collection of essays written by Benjamin Rush and published in 1806. The book is divided into three sections, with each section containing essays on different topics.The first section, Literary Essays, contains essays on various literary topics such as the importance of literature, the benefits of reading, and the role of the writer in society. Rush discusses the works of various authors, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope, and provides his own analysis and interpretation of their works.The second section, Moral Essays, contains essays on morality and ethics. Rush explores topics such as the nature of virtue, the importance of moral education, and the role of religion in promoting moral behavior. He also discusses the concept of happiness and how it relates to morality.The third section, Philosophical Essays, contains essays on various philosophical topics such as the nature of the mind, the existence of God, and the relationship between the mind and body. Rush draws on the works of philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, and Berkeley to explore these topics.Overall, Essays: Literary, Moral and Philosophical is a comprehensive collection of essays that covers a wide range of topics in literature, morality, and philosophy. Rush's writing is clear and concise, and his insights and analysis are still relevant today.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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- ISBN-13: 9781163911808
- ISBN-10: 1163911801
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.77 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.09 pounds
- Page Count: 372
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