Josh Oldfield (9 results)

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a unique approach to logic, exploring its application beyond traditional academic realms and towards the practical guidance of everyday life. The author aims to equip readers with the tools to better understand and navigate the world around them, from the workings of nature to the complexities of human interaction. Departing from the rigid structures of traditional logic systems, the author delves into the nature of thought and its connection to tangible things. Through a comprehensive examination of various facets of human perception and cognition, the book reveals how our minds process information and interact with the world. The authorââ â¢s exploration extends beyond the theoretical, delving into the practical application of logic in areas like ethics, decision-making, and the evaluation of evidence. The book offers insightful reflections on the human condition, urging readers to engage in a more conscious and purposeful approach to their thinking and actions. This book offers a compelling and accessible framework for understanding the power of reason, providing readers with a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of life and embracing a more fulfilling existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 502 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. Early calf, 5 raised spine bands, otherwise unadorned; 8vo; pp. [50] (title-p., dedication, contents), viii, 424, [13] (blank, errata, appendix). Binding scuffed and lightly soiled. Some browning throughout, more pronounced on first and last few leaves. Joshua Oldfield (1656-1729) studied under Ralph Cudworth and Henry More; he later became friendly with Locke and Newton. This is his most important work, drawing largely on Bacon and Locke.

First Edition. First edition. Measuring approximately 7.75" x 4.75" with 424 numbered pages. This book is in poor condition. Lacking rear board. Heavy wear to the spine and front board. Interior pages are heavily foxed. Rear endpaper has a previous owner's signature. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N11-24).

First Edition. First printing. Octavo (20cm). Contemporary brown paneled calf, stamped in blind, all edges sprinkled red; plain endpapers; [50],viii,424,[12]pp. Contemporary ownership marks of Thomas Jones on endpaper, flyleaf, and title page. A sound volume with professional repairs (rebacked with portions of original spine laid down, corners reinforced); front board somewhat splayed; old staining to upper internal corner of first few leaves: generally Very Good. Oldfield (1656-1729) was an English Presbyterian divine. In 1694, with William Tong, he formed "an academy for training students for the ministry," which was eventually "recognized as the best [teaching] available to dissenters at the time" (ODNB). He was in contact with both John Locke and Issac Newton, and he also published a handful of sermons and a book on the Trinity. He was generally "considered as a minister who avoided extremes in religious controversy, but who was at the same time a strong supporter of civil and religious liberty" (ODNB). Uncommon.