Characteristics of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times V3 - Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury - Bog

""Characteristics of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times"" is a three-volume philosophical work written by Anthony Ashley Cooper, the 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury in the 18th century. The book explores various topics such as ethics, aesthetics, religion, politics, and human nature. The author's main argument is that the pursuit of virtue and the cultivation of beauty are essential to a flourishing society. He also emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and the rejection of tyranny. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it has been praised for its insights into human nature and its influence on the Enlightenment movement. Volume 3 of the book continues the exploration of these topics and includes discussions on the nature of beauty, the role of religion in society, and the importance of education. Overall, ""Characteristics of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times"" is a seminal work of philosophy that continues to be studied and debated today.1790. A collection of treatises from the English statesman. Contents of Volume Three: Miscellaneous Reflections on the preceding treatises, and other critical subjects; A notion of the Tablature, or Judgment of Hercules; and A Letter concerning Design. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417916001.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.