Aristarchus, or the Principles of Composition: Containing a Methodical Arrangement of the Improprieties Frequent in Writing and Conversation, With Select Rules for Attaining to Purity and Elegance of - Hardcover

Philip Withers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484358987 ISBN 13: 9780484358989

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A biographical snapshot of a high‑spirited 18th‑century scholar and his enduring works.

This edition presents a biographical sketch of Philip Withers, D.D., a notable writer from the last century. It traces his early life in Wiltshire, education in Cambridge, and his move to London to pursue teaching and a literary career. The text situates his major publications, especially Aristarchus, and notes his role in advancing philosophical philology and the study of language and ideas.

Readers will encounter a vivid portrait of Withers’ professional path, the reception of his work, and the personal trials he faced, including his involvement with Nemesis and the consequences of that publication. The excerpt also offers a glimpse into the themes of Aristarchus, such as the value of intellectual cultivation and the tension between mind and material life, set against a backdrop of 18th‑century scholarly life.

• Learn about Withers’ education, career, and editorial efforts in Cambridge and London.
• Explore the context and reception of Aristarchus, a key work in philosophy and philology.
• Understand the personal challenges and public prosecutions surrounding his publications.
• Receive a concise view of the author’s ideas on mind, intellect, and societal duty.

Ideal for readers seeking a concise biographical reference on a notable late‑Enlightenment scholar and his intellectual milieu.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484358987
• ISBN 13: 9780484358989
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 408