Author: Pierre Daniel Huet
Title: Alnetanae Quaestiones de Concordia Rationis Et Fidei
Description: Lipsiae, Joshua Grosii, 1692. Leather. A Latin study of the relationship between faith and reason, a fascinating treatise by Pierre Daniel Huet at the beginnings of the Age of Enlightenment. In the original Latin.A fascinating late-seventeenth century study, questioning the relationship of reason and faith. Huet uses this work to argue with Descartes, and the belief that faith is the source to ultimate certainty, rather than reason and observation.This work is a wonderful example of the religious ideals of the burgeoning Age of Enlightenment. Pierre Daniel Huet was a notable French churchman and editor, hoping various Bishop positions during his life, and editing the important Delphin Classics.Emendanda and Addenda on leaf Lll2. In the original full panelled calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Joints are a little cracked. Three age-toned labels to the spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Label and prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down, small ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Worming to the paste downs, endpapers, and to the first and last few pages of text, never effecting the text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and generally clean, with the occasional spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Alnetanae Quaestiones de Concordia Rationis et Fidei pierre daniel huet latin religion pierre daniel huet faith None


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