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Letters Of Eminent Persons: Addressed To David Hume (1849)

Letters Of Eminent Persons: Addressed To David Hume (1849)

Burton, John Hill

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Historical FiguresLetters & Essays

ISBN10: 1164932527
ISBN13: 9781164932529
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letters of Eminent Persons: Addressed to David Hume is a book compiled by John Hill Burton and published in 1849. The book contains a collection of letters written by prominent individuals of the time, addressed to the famous philosopher and historian David Hume. The letters cover a range of topics, including philosophy, politics, literature, and personal matters. The book offers readers a glimpse into the intellectual and social circles of 18th-century Scotland, and sheds light on the relationships and correspondences between some of the most influential figures of the time. The letters are written by a diverse group of individuals, including fellow philosophers like Adam Smith and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, statesmen like Lord Kames and Lord Monboddo, and literary figures like Tobias Smollett and Laurence Sterne. Burton's compilation provides a unique perspective on Hume's life and work, as well as the intellectual climate of the time. The letters offer insights into Hume's ideas and his influence on his contemporaries, as well as the personal relationships and interactions that shaped his life. Overall, Letters of Eminent Persons: Addressed to David Hume is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of philosophy, literature, and intellectual life in 18th-century Scotland.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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