Synopsis "Francis Hutcheson: His Life, Teaching And Position In The History Of Philosophy"
""Francis Hutcheson: His Life, Teaching And Position In The History Of Philosophy"" is a comprehensive book written by William Robert Scott that explores the life, teachings, and philosophical contributions of Francis Hutcheson. Hutcheson was an 18th-century Irish philosopher who is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Scottish Enlightenment. The book delves into Hutcheson's upbringing, education, and early career before focusing on his major philosophical works, including ""An Inquiry into the Original of Our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue"" and ""A System of Moral Philosophy"". The author also examines Hutcheson's influence on other philosophers, including David Hume and Adam Smith, and his impact on the development of moral philosophy and aesthetics. The book provides a detailed analysis of Hutcheson's ideas on ethics, aesthetics, and metaphysics, as well as his views on religion, politics, and education. Overall, ""Francis Hutcheson: His Life, Teaching And Position In The History Of Philosophy"" is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, ethics, aesthetics, and the Scottish Enlightenment.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.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.
