An Account Of The Life Of James Beattie
Format: 15.2x22.9cm
Liczba stron: 240
Wydanie: 2009 r.
Język: angielski
Dostępność: dostępny
""An Account of the Life of James Beattie: Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic, Aberdeen"" is a biography written by Alexander Bower and published in 1804. The book details the life of James Beattie, a renowned Scottish philosopher, poet, and essayist who served as a professor of moral philosophy and logic at the University of Aberdeen. The biography covers Beattie's early life, education, and career, including his appointment as a professor at Aberdeen and his contributions to the fields of philosophy and literature. The book also explores Beattie's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his friendships with other notable figures of his time, such as Samuel Johnson and David Hume. Throughout the biography, Bower provides insights into Beattie's philosophical beliefs, including his views on morality, religion, and the role of education in society. The book also includes excerpts from Beattie's own writings, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his ideas and contributions to the intellectual landscape of 18th-century Scotland. Overall, ""An Account of the Life of James Beattie"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Scotland's most influential thinkers and educators.In Which Are Occasionally Given Characters Of The Principal Literary Men, And A Sketch Of The State Of Literature In Scotland During The Last 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.