Observations on Man, His Frame, His Duty and his Expectations. In Two Parts. Three volumes, including Notes and Additions to Dr. Hartley's Observations on Man by Herman Andrew Pistorius

Hartley, David

Published by J. Johnson, Printer, London, 1791

About this Item

Full calf leather. xvi, iv, 5-512; xii, iv, 5-455; xv, v-ix, 457-768 plus index. A later printing of this key work by British philosopher, explaining his theories on the mind-body connection, including his doctrines of vibrations and associations, the formation and growth of consciousness, etc. With a third volume containing notes and commentary on the work by Herman Pistorius. David Hartley, as well as being a British philosopher, was the founder of the Associationist School of Psychology. GOOD condition, ex-library, from a theological institution. Spine labels, bookplates and minor library markings in the interiors of all three books. Front hinge of volume one cracked and split along the entire length, with the front cover tenuously attached. Leather splitting along the other hinges in, but covers more solid. Minor scuffing, uneven darkening and fading to the covers. Extremities scuffed and bumped. Spines very darkened. Minor scattered foxing and spotting in the interior. Notes in ink on a front endpaper of the first volume by previous owner.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observations on Man, His Frame, His Duty and his Expectations. In Two Parts. Three volumes, including Notes and Additions to Dr. Hartley's Observations on Man by Herman Andrew Pistorius
• Publisher: J. Johnson, Printer, London
• Publication Date: 1791
• Binding: Full Leather
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy