Author: John Abercrombie
Title: Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers and the Investigation of Truth
Description: Edinburgh, Waugh and Innes, 1831. Leather. The second edition of Scottish physician and philosopher John Abercrombie's work on metaphysics, in a handsome half calf binding. The second edition of this work, published the year after the first.Abercrombie's work examines philosophy and psychology, drawing from empirical observations and moral philosophy. He discusses topics including the law of evidence, probability, certainty, and doubts regarding personal testimony.Abercrombie's work was influential in Scottish education and medical thought, where Abercrombie, a physician, was known for linking intellectual inquiry with practical applications in both medicine and ethics.In 1833, Abercrombie published a sequel to this work, titled 'The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to joints and board perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, but with instances of significant spotting throughout, most concentrated to first and last few leaves, and page perimeters. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: John Abercrombie The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings Inquiries concerning the Intellectual Powers and the Investigation of Truth The man of faith: or the harmony of Christian faith and Christian character The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings None


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