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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding [3 Volumes]

An Essay Concerning Human Understanding [3 Volumes]

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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding [3 Volumes]

by Locke, John

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London: Thomas Tegg [etc.] 1823. 8vo. 3 volumes. lxvii, 302; xvi, 398; xii, 380 pp. Contemporary diced brown calf, with elaborate gilt borders, and raised bands, gilt panels and lettering to spines; marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. A few minor marks to boards and minimal wear to corners but otherwise immaculate, gilt bright and binding firm. Occasional minor spots and creases to pages, and one or two contemporary light pencil annotations in the margins, but generally internally clean across the volumes. With the fold-out analysis of Locke's ideas (this has a small tear and spots). A very attractive set. . Fine. Diced Calf. New Edition. 1853.

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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding is one of John Locke's two most famous works, the other being his Second Treatise on Civil Government. First appearing in 1690, the essay concerns the foundation of human knowledge and understanding. He describes the mind at birth as a blank slate (tabula rasa, although he did not use those actual words) filled later through experience.

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Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA GB (GB)
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Title
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding [3 Volumes]
Author
Locke, John
Format/Binding
Diced Calf
Book Condition
Used - Fine
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Edition
New Edition
Publisher
Thomas Tegg [etc.] 1823
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1853
Size
8vo.
Keywords
John Locke,Human Understanding,Liberalism,Republicanism,Enlightenment,, Epistemology
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