Volume I of a series reaching its sixth volume in 1799, the year of its author's death. Well preserved in original boards, with paper rebacking and later paper label. All edges untrimmed, errata leaf present. The Appendix devoted to Newton is extensive: pp.497-555. Burnett is remembered also for eccentricities, such as his interest in feral children, nudism, simian ancestry of man, language development in many cultures in addition to classical philosophy.

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Title: Antient Metaphysics: or, The Science of Universals. With an Appendix Containing An Examination of the Principlrs of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy. Volume First
Publisher: T. Cadell and J. Balfour& Co., Edinburgh
Publication Date: 1779
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good

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