An Enquiry Concerning Principles of Morals [Philosophical Classics, Religion of Science Library No. 40]

1947 at cover and title page. Stated at title page: "Reprinted from the Edition of 1777." Light brown matte wraps, elegant black cover titles and publisher details, small black spine titles, generally good to very good. Apprx. half inch bio-prediation nibbling diminishing from back cover corner to front; also, small area of fairly light discoloration to lower corner also apprx. half inch varying at bottom corner thoughout. Pages generally good, clean with aforementioned flaws, moderate brittleness; attractively toned. Bind good, square. Very appropriate vintage reading example. Contents: "I. Of the General Principles of Morals; II. Of Benevolence; III. Of Justice; IV. Of Political Society; V. Why Utility Pleases; VI. Of Qualities Useful to Ourselves; VII. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable to Ourselves; VIII. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable to Others; IX. Conclusion; Appendix: I. Concerning Moral Sentiment; II. Of Self-love; III. Some Farther Considerations with Regard to Justice; IV. Of Some Verbal Disputes; and, an Index." Interesting and accessible 3-page index. Printed in the United States of America by Paquin Printers, Chicago. 169 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.