Lectures on the Philosophy of the Human Mind.

BROWN, Thomas.

Published by Printed by James Ballantyne and Co. for W. and C. Tait; and Longmans Hurst Rees Orme and Brown, Edinburgh, 1820

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Volume 1: 1 blank leaf + TP + [v]-viii = Contents + [1]-587 + 1 blank leaf; Volume 2: 1 blank leaf + TP + [v]-viii = Contents + [1]-607; Volume 3: 1 blank leaf + TP + [v]-viii = Contents + [1]-638 + 1 blank leaf; Volume 4: 1 blank leaf + TP + [v]-viii = Contents + [1]-615 + 1 blank leaf; Octavo. First Edition.Brown's Posthumously Published Lectures - More Popularity "Than Any Philosophical Work Ever Enjoyed Before"Containing seventy-five lectures in four volumes that were published posthumously in the year of his death. One of two principle works by Brown - the other being his defense of Hume's causal relations in Inquiry into the Relation of Cause and Effect which was first published in 1804, later revised in 1806 with the final enlargement occurring in 1818. "His lectures were published shortly after his death, and excited an interest wherever the English language is spoken, quite equal to that awakened by the living lecturer among the students of Edinburgh. They continued for twenty years to have a popularity in the British dominions and in the United States greater than any philosophical work ever enjoyed before. During these years most students were introduced to metaphysics by the perusal of them, and attractive beyond measure did they find them to be. The writer of this article [James McCosh] would give much to have revived within him the enthusiasm which he felt when he first read them… His reputation was at its greatest height from 1830 to 1835, from which date it began to decline, partly because it was seen that his analyses were too ingenious, and his omissions many and great; and partly because new schools were engaging the philosophic mind…" (McCosh, pp. 324-5) Absolutely lovely contemporary 3 4 calf with marbled boards. Spine with title and volume number in gilt lettering and designs on each of the five raised band. Small, neat contemporary signature to upper right corner of each title page: "D. Maclean". An almost flawless and beautiful set. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lectures on the Philosophy of the Human Mind.
• Publisher: Printed by James Ballantyne and Co. for W. and C. Tait; and Longmans Hurst Rees Orme and Brown, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1820
• Edition: FIRST EDITION.
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  • Philosophy & Religions