Education for Life: Correspondence and Writings on Religion and Practical Philosophy

by George Turnbull

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

George Turnbull belongs with a group of early Scottish Enlightenment thinkers, including Francis Hutcheson, who found their native Calvinism too repressive. They sought to relocate religion within a context of reason and science and to establish a tolerant and humane ethic upon values rooted in classical ideals.

In a distinctive voice, Turnbull presented natural-law theory "scientifically," harnessed the arts to promote moral and civil virtue,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0865976228

ISBN13:9780865976221

Release Date:January 2015

Publisher:Liberty Fund

Length:700 Pages

Weight:1.80 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Age Range:18 to 10 years

Grade Range:Postsecondary to Grade 5

Related Subjects

Philosophy

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Education for Life: Correspondence and Writings on Religion and Practical Philosophy

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us