Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Memoir Of Sir William Hamilton

Memoir Of Sir William Hamilton

Veitch, John

Paperback

Biographies GeneralReligion General

ISBN10: 1430463619
ISBN13: 9781430463610
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Memoir of Sir William Hamilton is a biographical account of the life and achievements of the renowned Scottish philosopher and diplomat, Sir William Hamilton. Written by John Veitch, a fellow philosopher and friend of Hamilton, the book provides a detailed insight into the intellectual and personal life of Hamilton, his contributions to philosophy, and his diplomatic career.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Hamilton's life, including his early years, education, and academic career. It also delves into his philosophical ideas, such as his theories on metaphysics, logic, and aesthetics, and his contributions to the study of language and cognition.Veitch also discusses Hamilton's role as a diplomat, particularly his time as the British envoy to Naples, where he played a crucial role in negotiating the independence of Greece from Ottoman rule. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges and triumphs of Hamilton's diplomatic career.Overall, the Memoir of Sir William Hamilton is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and work of one of Scotland's most prominent philosophers and diplomats. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or the intellectual and political landscape of the 19th century.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.

Also in

Religion General

View All