Pope and the context of controversy : the manipulation of ideas in An essay on man / Douglas H. White
1970, First Edition. Chicago ; London : University of Chicago. Library copy. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Library marks remain. Item #404212
ISBN: 0226894940
Physical description: viii, 200 p. ; 23 cm. Physical Description: viii, 200 pages; 23 cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Aims and methods -- The best of possible worlds -- God as the soul of the world -- The place of reason -- The vindication of the passions -- The ruling passion -- Self-love as the motivation to action. Subjects: Pope, Alexander 1688-1744; Essay on man (Pope, Alexander); Philosophy, English 18th century; Philosophy in literature; Human beings in literature.
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