Notes Of An Outlook On Life : Being Selections From Private Manuscripts Of Alexander Gardiner Mercer, 1817-1882 (1899)
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Notes Of An Outlook On Life: Being Selections From Private Manuscripts Of Alexander Gardiner Mercer, 1817-1882 (1899) is a collection of personal writings by Alexander Gardiner Mercer, a prominent Scottish theologian and philosopher. The book includes a selection of Mercer's private manuscripts, which were written over a period of several decades and cover a wide range of topics related to his personal beliefs and worldview. The writings included in this book offer a unique glimpse into Mercer's innermost thoughts and reflections on life, death, spirituality, and the human condition. Mercer's writing style is introspective and poetic, and he often uses metaphor and allegory to convey his ideas. Throughout the book, Mercer reflects on the nature of existence and the meaning of life, exploring themes such as the relationship between the individual and the divine, the role of suffering in human experience, and the importance of love and compassion. He also touches on more practical matters, such as the value of education and the need for social reform. Overall, Notes Of An Outlook On Life provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of Scotland's most influential thinkers, and offers a thought-provoking exploration of some of life's most fundamental questions.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: 9781165422913
- ISBN-10: 1165422913
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.45 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.64 pounds
- Page Count: 212
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