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Essays: Literary, Moral And Philosophical (1806)

Essays: Literary, Moral And Philosophical (1806)

Rush, Benjamin

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ISBN10: 1164381520
ISBN13: 9781164381525
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Essays: Literary, Moral and Philosophical is a collection of essays written by Benjamin Rush, an American physician, politician, and educator. The book was first published in 1806 and contains a total of 24 essays covering a wide range of topics such as literature, morality, philosophy, and politics. The essays are written in a clear and concise manner, making them accessible to a wide audience. In the literary essays, Rush discusses the works of various authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope, providing his own analysis and interpretation of their works. The moral essays focus on topics such as virtue, happiness, and the importance of religion and education in shaping a person's character. Rush also explores the role of government in promoting morality and the importance of individual responsibility in maintaining a just society. The philosophical essays delve into topics such as the nature of the mind and consciousness, the existence of God, and the concept of free will. Rush draws on the ideas of prominent philosophers such as John Locke and David Hume to explore these topics in depth. Overall, Essays: Literary, Moral and Philosophical provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of America's founding fathers and offers valuable insights into literature, morality, and philosophy.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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