The Science of Man in the Scottish Enlightenment : Hume, Reid and Their...

 Finding Good Homes for Good Books since 1996                 Now seeking homes for interesting, collectible & cool stuffThe 'Science of Man' in the Scottish Enlightenment: Hume, Reid, and Their Contemporariesby Jones, Professor PeterPublisher: Edinburgh University Press, 1991Edition: SoftcoverNine leading scholars give new interpretations and perspectives on the Scottish Enlightenment and its key thinkers. Enlightenment thought was characterized by its extraordinary breadth in both the arts and the sciences, and an intellectual fascination for the role of man within his society - "the science of man". This book elucidates the writings of Hume, Reid and other 18th century scholars and sheds fresh light on both their ideas and the contexts within which they were writing. The "science of man" was remarkably broad in its concerns and this is reflected in the book, with chapters covering the 18th-century view of women, the "common people", language, modern aesthetics and philosophy.Condition:I describe and photograph the condition of every item as accurately as possible.Photos are of the actual item that is being sold.Please examine the photos carefully for any condition details and possible flaws.Shipping: Orders are packed with care to prevent damage during shipment.We ship most of our items within 24 hours.Best Offers:We consider all offers in relation to current market values.We try to respond almost immediately to most offers.Most of our counteroffers are firm but we are open to bargaining.