Coss John Jacob (35 results)

paperback. Condition: Good.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. 3rd Printing & Columbia Paperback Ed. 240 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate wear. Clean text. Pages moderately browned.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, 13th Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Columbia University Press, 1960. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with sticker on back cover. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Wilson, Claggett (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Like New. paperback. Text block, wrappers and binding are in like new condition, without markings of any kind. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Pages are lightly toned but clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square. Minor shelving wear. Some fading to the spine. No DJ.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (English Philosophers, Autobiography) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1924 Hardcover. One former owner's name is blacked out on first page. Text is clean. Binding is strong. Pages are lightly age-yellowed. Tan cloth cover, faded spine, slightly rubbed corners, very tiny tears on spine ends.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Second printing. Blcak-brown cloth, gilt letters on spine, 240 pp. Presents the life of British philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill (1806-1873), with a preface by John Jacob Coss. First published in 1924, reissued in 1944, and published as a second printing in 1948. G (No dj; binding spine and part of front board have faded or aged; pages have aged consistently; a very readable book.). …

Condition: very good. near fine. Hbk 240pp dj toned with some light shelfwear at the spine now in protective sleeve prev ownerÕs name stamped neatly on front endpaper text block sun faded otherwise a very good clean tight unmarked copy.

Condition: New.

Cloth w/DJ. Condition: G/G. New York, NY: Columbia University Press. G/G. 1924. . Cloth w/DJ. 8vo., 240 pp., Dj rubbed, cover faded, corners frayedpage toning . Not Illustrated (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The 'Autobiography of John Stuart Mill' is a seminal text in the history of ideas, offering a meticulous account of the life and intellectual development of one of the nineteenth century's most influential thinkers. Mill provides a transparent look at his extraordinary education, which began with the study of Greek at age three under the guidance of his father, James Mill, and continued through a rigorous curriculum designed to produce a champion of utilitarianism. The narrative captures the moment of his famous mental crisis and his subsequent realization that human happiness requires more than mere logical analysis, leading to his appreciation for poetry and the arts.Through this work, Mill reflects on his role in the social and political debates of his time, his career at the East India House, and his profound intellectual partnership with Harriet Taylor. As a record of a life dedicated to the pursuit of social reform and individual liberty, the book serves as both a personal memoir and a philosophical treatise. It remains a vital resource for understanding the foundations of modern liberal thought and the psychological journey of a man who sought to reconcile the demands of reason with the complexities of human emotion. John Stuart Mill's reflections offer invaluable insight into the Victorian mind and the evolution of empiricist philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1948 edition, 2nd printing ; vi, 240 p. ; 24 cm. ; "This book was reissued in 1944 as a memorial to John Jacob Coss, 1884-1940" ; OCLC: 62777760 ; ex-lib (Yale) ; black cloth ; no dustjacket ; Contents: Childhood and early education -- Moral influences in early life. My father's character and opinions -- Last stages of education and first of self-education -- Youthful propagandism. The Westminster Review -- A crisis in my mental history. One stage onward -- Commencement of the most valuable friendship of my life. My father's death. Writings and other proceedings up to 1840 -- General view of the remainder of my life ; G. Book.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The 'Autobiography of John Stuart Mill' is a seminal text in the history of ideas, offering a meticulous account of the life and intellectual development of one of the nineteenth century's most influential thinkers. Mill provides a transparent look at his extraordinary education, which began with the study of Greek at age three under the guidance of his father, James Mill, and continued through a rigorous curriculum designed to produce a champion of utilitarianism. The narrative captures the moment of his famous mental crisis and his subsequent realization that human happiness requires more than mere logical analysis, leading to his appreciation for poetry and the arts.Through this work, Mill reflects on his role in the social and political debates of his time, his career at the East India House, and his profound intellectual partnership with Harriet Taylor. As a record of a life dedicated to the pursuit of social reform and individual liberty, the book serves as both a personal memoir and a philosophical treatise. It remains a vital resource for understanding the foundations of modern liberal thought and the psychological journey of a man who sought to reconcile the demands of reason with the complexities of human emotion. John Stuart Mill's reflections offer invaluable insight into the Victorian mind and the evolution of empiricist philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: Sehr gut. First edition. 15 cm x 22 cm. Frontispiece, VIII, 240 pages. Original Hardcover. Very good condition with some minor signs of external wear. From the library of swiss - american - irish poet Chuck Kruger. Occasional markings and annotations in the text. Contains among others the following chapters: Born at Pentonville, London; Introduced by his father to the study of political economy; In France with Sir Samuel Bentham; Clerk in Examiner's Office, East India Company; Formed "Utilitarian Society"; Period of disillusionment; Published political views in Examiner, Prospects in France; Edited the London Review; Edited and owned the London and Westminster Review etc.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Through Mill's autobiography, the social and political climate of nineteenth century England comes alive. The reader is given new insights into the events of an age: the reform movements, the English-Irish question, the development of democratic principles. With candor and perception, Mill discusses these issues and explains how they influenced his writing and thinking. …