Description
1939 Modern Library edition. Cover is red instead of white but otherwise the same as pictured. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages have some marks in pen and the binding is secure.
This 1939 Modern Library edition of “The ENGLISH PHILOSOPHERS From Bacon to Mill” offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of modern philosophical thought in England. Edited by Cornell University’s Edwin A. Burtt, this volume brings together seminal works by influential thinkers such as Francis Bacon, John Locke, George Berkeley, and John Stuart Mill. Bacon’s empiricism, Locke’s theories on the human mind, Berkeley’s immaterialist metaphysics, and Mill’s utilitarianism are among the groundbreaking ideas explored. With its well-worn cover and marked pages, this copy bears the patina of a cherished intellectual companion, inviting readers to engage with the ideas that shaped Western philosophy. Collectors will appreciate its place in the distinguished Modern Library series, while students and enthusiasts will relish the opportunity to delve into the minds of these philosophical giants.
